Bill Ricks

Born: 9/1/1919 in Lexington, NC, USA

Died: 7/15/1987 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John William Ricks

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Biography

Bill Ricks, born in 1919, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark in the world of professional baseball. With a career record of 21-15 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.23, Ricks has established himself as a reliable presence on the mound. His ability to accumulate 195 strikeouts showcases his effectiveness in overpowering hitters, while his 4 saves reflect his versatility and skill in late-game situations. Ricks's performance has earned him a place as an All-Star, recognizing his contributions to the game and his team. Throughout his career, Ricks exemplifies the competitive spirit and resilience required of pitchers in today’s game. As he remains active, he continues to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball, which has seen significant changes in pitching strategies and player conditioning. With a strong command of his pitches and an understanding of the game, Ricks not only contributes to his team's success but also inspires younger players who aspire to follow in his footsteps. His journey through the sport reflects the enduring legacy of dedicated athletes in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 15 64 37 19 2 4 348.3 336 125 9 127 195 3.23 0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 14.6% better 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
1944 PS NN2 10 7 21 17 10 0 0 148.0 149 47 51 92 2.86 3.57 (+20%) 2236.2
1945 PS NN2 4 2 15 7 4 1 1 72.7 66 21 21 48 2.60 3.67 (+29%) 2438.1
1946 PS NN2 1 5 15 7 1 0 1 64.7 63 34 26 25 4.73 3.59 (-32%) -51.7
1947 PS NN2 0 1 4 1 0 0 1 11.0 15 13 8 2 10.64 3.97 (-168%) -475.3
1948 PS NN2 6 0 9 5 4 1 1 52.0 43 10 21 28 1.73 4.10 (+58%) 1419.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 151 21 43 4 2 1 22 0 4 0 0.285 0.303 0.358 0.661 -213.6

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1944 PS NN2 24 61 8 13 2 1 0 6 0 4 0 0.213 .261 (-18%) .325 (-20%) .357 (-22%) .683 (-21%) -213.6
1945 PS NN2 19 39 8 19 2 1 0 13 0 0 0 0.487 — — — — 0.0
1946 PS NN2 16 26 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1947 PS NN2 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 PS NN2 9 22 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0.227 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 64 37 14 88 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 PS OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1944 PS P 21 17 8 43 2 4
1945 PS P 15 7 2 14 0 0
1946 PS P 15 7 1 17 1 1
1947 PS P 4 1 0 4 1 0
1948 PS P 9 5 3 10 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64
Right Field 1