Branch Rickey

⭐ Hall of Fame 1967

Born: 12/20/1881 in Flat, OH, USA

Died: 12/9/1965 in Columbia, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-06-16 | Final Game: 1914-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Wesley Branch Rickey

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Biography

Branch Rickey, born in 1881, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1905 to 1914. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 120 games, accumulating 82 hits, 39 RBIs, and a batting average of .239. Rickey was known for his strategic approach to the game, which included a keen eye for talent and an understanding of the intricacies of baseball mechanics. He also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 8 stolen bases and hitting 3 home runs during his playing tenure. Though Rickey's playing career was relatively brief, his legacy extended far beyond the diamond. He became a pivotal figure in baseball history, particularly known for his role as a pioneering executive and innovator. He was instrumental in the integration of baseball by signing Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in the modern era, thereby changing the landscape of the sport forever. Rickey's contributions to baseball were recognized when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967, solidifying his place as a transformative force in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
120	343	38	82	8	6	3	39	8	27	54	0.239	0.304	0.324	0.628	162.5

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.636 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
1905	SLA	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	SLA	AL	65	201	22	57	7	3	3	24	4	16	26	0.284	.247 (+15%)	.307 (+12%)	.315 (+25%)	.622 (+19%)	590.8
1907	NYY	AL	52	137	16	25	1	3	0	15	4	11	25	0.182	.245 (-26%)	.304 (-17%)	.308 (-24%)	.613 (-21%)	-428.3
1914	SLA	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0