Lance Richbourg

Born: 12/18/1897 in DeFuniak Springs, FL, USA

Died: 9/10/1975 in Crestview, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-07-04 | Final Game: 1932-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Lance Clayton Richbourg

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Biography

Lance Richbourg was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, playing from July 4, 1921, until September 25, 1932. Born in 1897, Richbourg made a significant impact on the game with his impressive batting skills and versatile playing style. Over the course of his career, he participated in 698 games, accumulating 806 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .308. His offensive contribution included 13 home runs and 247 runs batted in, alongside 65 stolen bases, showcasing both his power and speed on the base paths. Richbourg's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensively driven game. His ability to maintain a high batting average while effectively utilizing his speed made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Richbourg's legacy remains as a skilled hitter who contributed to the rich fabric of baseball history in the 1920s and early 1930s, a time when the game was beginning to attract larger audiences and greater attention. His accomplishments are a testament to the talent that flourished during this exciting era of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
698	2619	378	806	101	51	13	247	65	174	147	0.308	0.352	0.400	0.752	61.9

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — near 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
1921	PHI	NL	10	5	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	WSN	AL	15	32	3	9	2	1	0	1	0	2	0	0.281	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BSN	NL	115	450	57	139	12	9	2	34	24	22	30	0.309	.282 (+10%)	.344 (-1%)	.392 (-1%)	.736 (-1%)	-130.8
1928	BSN	NL	148	612	105	206	26	12	2	52	11	62	39	0.337	.280 (+20%)	.342 (+17%)	.395 (+8%)	.737 (+12%)	1705.1
1929	BSN	NL	139	557	76	170	24	13	3	56	7	42	26	0.305	.289 (+5%)	.353 (avg)	.415 (-1%)	.769 (avg)	-102.4
1930	BSN	NL	130	529	81	161	23	8	3	54	13	19	31	0.304	.293 (+4%)	.354 (-7%)	.429 (-8%)	.784 (-7%)	-903.7
1931	BSN	NL	97	286	32	82	11	6	2	29	9	19	14	0.287	.276 (+4%)	.338 (-2%)	.388 (avg)	.726 (-1%)	-98.8
1932	CHC	NL	44	148	22	38	2	2	1	21	0	8	4	0.257	.275 (-7%)	.335 (-12%)	.391 (-19%)	.726 (-16%)	-407.5