Harry Riconda

Born: 5/17/1897 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/15/1958 in Mahopac, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-19 | Final Game: 1930-04-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Henry Paul Riconda

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Biography

Harry Riconda, born in 1897, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1930. Primarily recognized as a position player, Riconda played a total of 243 games during his career, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the sport. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 189 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .247. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 70 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs for his team. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, accumulating 13 stolen bases. Playing during the early years of the 20th century, Riconda's career unfolded in a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball during this time, as the game began to emphasize power and offensive production. While he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Riconda's contributions to his teams and the game during the late 1920s remain a noteworthy part of baseball history. He retired on April 18, 1930, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and perseverance in the competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
243	765	83	189	44	11	4	70	13	61	91	0.247	0.309	0.349	0.658	-1616.0

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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
1923	PHA	AL	55	175	23	46	11	4	0	12	4	12	18	0.263	.282 (-7%)	.344 (-8%)	.390 (-5%)	.734 (-6%)	-232.1
1924	PHA	AL	83	281	34	71	16	3	1	21	3	27	43	0.253	.283 (-11%)	.345 (-7%)	.389 (-12%)	.734 (-10%)	-502.7
1926	BSN	NL	4	12	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BRO	NL	92	281	22	63	15	4	3	35	6	20	28	0.224	.280 (-20%)	.342 (-17%)	.395 (-14%)	.737 (-16%)	-881.3
1929	PIT	NL	8	15	3	7	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.467	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	53	153	160	14	21
3B	145	158	300	39	24
SS	24	31	43	9	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1923	PHA	3B	47	45	118	16	9
1923	PHA	SS	2	1	4	1	0
1924	PHA	3B	73	95	147	19	14
1924	PHA	SS	2	2	0	0	0
1926	BSN	3B	4	6	3	2	0
1928	BRO	2B	53	153	160	14	21
1928	BRO	3B	21	12	32	2	1
1928	BRO	SS	16	16	30	4	3
1929	PIT	SS	4	12	9	4	3