John Riddle, baseball player, 1889-1890

John Riddle

Born: 1864 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/5/1931 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-09-18 | Final Game: 1890-10-11

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: John H. Riddle

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Biography

John Riddle was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1889 to 1890, a time when the game was evolving from its early, rough-and-tumble origins into a more organized sport. Born in 1864, Riddle played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 38 games during his brief career. He recorded 15 hits, contributing to a batting average of .123, and while he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 5 runs and steal 4 bases. Though Riddle's statistical output may not reflect the prolific achievements of many of his contemporaries, his presence in the game during the late 19th century highlights the diverse fabric of early baseball, a period characterized by a mix of raw talent and the emergence of more structured gameplay. Riddle's career, albeit short-lived, provides a glimpse into the challenges and dynamics faced by players in an era that laid the foundation for modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 122 10 15 3 1 0 5 4 19 8 0.123 0.246 0.164 0.410 -649.5

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career OBP .246 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 40.5% 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
1889 WS8 NL 11 37 3 8 3 0 0 3 0 2 8 0.216 — — — — 0.0
1890 PH4 AA 27 85 7 7 0 1 0 2 4 17 0 0.082 .260 (-68%) .336 (-28%) .351 (-70%) .687 (-49%) -649.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 0 3 5 3 1
3B 1 0 2 3 3 0
C 22 0 89 28 16 1
OF 14 0 22 4 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 WS8 C 9 0 39 14 10 1
1889 WS8 OF 2 0 1 1 1 0
1890 PH4 2B 2 0 3 5 3 1
1890 PH4 3B 1 0 2 3 3 0
1890 PH4 C 13 0 50 14 6 0
1890 PH4 OF 12 0 21 3 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 22
Second Base 2
Third Base 1
Left Field 9
Center Field 3
Right Field 2