Dave Ricketts, baseball player, 1963-1970

Dave Ricketts

Born: 7/12/1935 in Pottstown, PA, USA

Died: 7/13/2008 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-25 | Final Game: 1970-07-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: David William Ricketts

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Biography

Dave Ricketts was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1963 until 1970. Primarily a position player, Ricketts made his mark in the league during a time of transition, as baseball was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic playing styles and the gradual integration of the sport. Over the course of his career, he played in 130 games, achieving a batting average of .249 with 53 hits, including one home run and 20 RBIs. Ricketts was known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing to his teams in various capacities throughout his time in the majors. While he may not have been a prolific offensive player, his contributions were valuable in the context of his era, where many players were adjusting to the changing dynamics of the game. Ricketts retired on July 30, 1970, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable role player during a competitive period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
130 213 15 53 9 0 1 20 0 10 23 0.249 0.278 0.305 0.583 -91.0

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
1963 STL NL 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1965 STL NL 11 29 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.241 — — — — 0.0
1967 STL NL 52 99 11 27 8 0 1 14 0 4 7 0.273 .242 (+13%) .306 (-4%) .357 (+7%) .663 (+2%) -9.0
1968 STL NL 20 22 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1969 STL NL 30 44 2 12 1 0 0 5 0 4 5 0.273 — — — — -81.9
1970 PIT NL 14 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1968 WS SLN 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
1967 WS SLN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 51 35 236 15 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 SLN C 3 3 14 0 0 0
1965 SLN C 11 8 41 2 1 0
1967 SLN C 21 16 111 10 0 0
1968 SLN C 1 1 5 0 0 0
1969 SLN C 8 7 57 1 1 0
1970 PIT C 7 0 8 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 51
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duquesne University Pittsburgh PA 1955, 1956, 1957