Don Richmond

Born: 10/27/1919 in Gillett, PA, USA

Died: 5/24/1981 in Elmira, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-16 | Final Game: 1951-05-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Lester Richmond

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Biography

Don Richmond was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1941 to 1951. He made a mark in the major leagues, participating in 56 games and compiling a batting average of .211. Over the course of his career, Richmond recorded 32 hits, including 2 home runs, and he drove in 22 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his team. While he had a modest career, his contributions were significant during a time when baseball was emerging from the effects of World War II, providing fans with a sense of normalcy and excitement. Richmond's playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and determination, traits that were emblematic of the era. Although he only managed to steal one base, his overall performance reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as many players were vying for recognition in a league that was beginning to see the integration of talent and the evolution of playing styles. Despite his limited statistics, Don Richmond's time in the major leagues during the early years of the post-war era remains a testament to his resilience and passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
56	152	11	32	6	2	2	22	1	6	17	0.211	0.241	0.316	0.556	-41.8

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1941	PHA	AL	9	35	3	7	1	1	0	5	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHA	AL	16	62	3	18	3	0	1	9	1	0	10	0.290	.256 (+13%)	.328 (-12%)	.358 (+8%)	.687 (-1%)	-41.8
1947	PHA	AL	19	21	2	4	1	1	0	4	0	3	3	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	STL	NL	12	34	3	3	1	0	1	4	0	3	3	0.088	—	—	—	—	0.0