Mike Richardt

Born: 5/24/1958 in North Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-08-30 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Richardt

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Biography

Mike Richardt, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1980 to 1984. Primarily known as a position player, Richardt appeared in 185 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively during an era characterized by a transition towards more power-driven play. Over the course of his career, Richardt recorded 131 hits, with a batting average of .226. He demonstrated a knack for driving in runs, finishing with 60 RBIs, and displayed speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases to his credit. He also hit four home runs, adding to his offensive contributions. While Richardt may not have been a household name, his perseverance and dedication to the game during a competitive period in baseball history reflected the spirit of players who carved out significant roles in their teams despite the challenges of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
185	580	46	131	15	1	4	60	11	27	62	0.226	0.259	0.276	0.535	-2502.1

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career SLG .276 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1980	TEX	AL	22	71	2	16	2	0	0	8	0	1	7	0.225	.264 (-15%)	.326 (-28%)	.387 (-35%)	.714 (-31%)	-366.6
1982	TEX	AL	119	402	34	97	10	0	3	43	9	23	42	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.324 (-13%)	.388 (-26%)	.712 (-20%)	-1536.9
1983	TEX	AL	22	83	9	13	2	1	1	7	2	2	11	0.157	.260 (-40%)	.324 (-46%)	.389 (-38%)	.714 (-42%)	-598.5
1984	TEX	AL	6	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	HOU	NL	16	15	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0