Al Richter

Born: 2/7/1927 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Died: 10/29/2017 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-23 | Final Game: 1953-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Allen Gordon Richter

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Biography

Al Richter was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played in the Major Leagues from 1951 to 1953. Primarily a position player, Richter's career was brief, encompassing just six games. During this time, he recorded one hit and finished with a batting average of .091. Although he did not achieve notable power numbers or run production, his presence on a Major League roster during the early 1950s highlights the competitive nature of the era, when many players were vying for limited opportunities amidst a rapidly evolving game. Richter's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of new talent. While his statistical contributions were modest, his journey to the Major Leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, including competition for spots and the need to adapt to the changing dynamics of the game. After his last appearance on April 21, 1953, Richter retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy that symbolizes the struggles and aspirations of countless athletes who sought to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.091	0.286	0.091	0.377	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 76.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 48.2% 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
1951	BOS	AL	5	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	4	0	9	11	0	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	BOS	SS	3	0	8	10	0	5
1953	BOS	SS	1	0	1	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	4