Dick Ricketts

Born: 12/4/1933 in Pottstown, PA, USA

Died: 3/6/1988 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-06-14 | Final Game: 1959-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Richard James Ricketts

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Biography

Dick Ricketts was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1959 season. Born in 1933, Ricketts made his debut on June 14, 1959, and showcased his skills on the mound until his final appearance on July 27 of the same year. Despite the short duration of his career, Ricketts contributed to the game during a time characterized by the transition from the golden age of baseball to the modern era, when the introduction of new strategies and styles began to shape the sport. Throughout his career, Ricketts recorded a win-loss record of 1-6, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.82. He struck out 25 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters, though he did not register any saves. Despite the challenges he faced, Ricketts’ brief stint in the Major Leagues is a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each leaving their mark during their time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	12	9	0	0	0	55.7	68	36	7	30	25	5.82	0

Career ERA 5.82 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 49.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1959	STL	NL	1	6	12	9	0	0	0	55.7	68	36	30	25	5.82	3.90 (-49%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	18	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.056	0.056	0.056	0.111	0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 78.4% below league average.

Career OBP .056 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 82.8% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 85.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.111 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 84.5% 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
1959	STL	NL	12	18	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	9	2	2	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	SLN	P	12	9	2	2	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duquesne University	Pittsburgh	PA	1952, 1953, 1954, 1955