Johnny Riddle, baseball player, 1930-1948

Johnny Riddle

Born: 10/3/1905 in Clinton, SC, USA

Died: 12/15/1998 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-17 | Final Game: 1948-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Ludy Riddle

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Biography

Johnny Riddle, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1930 until 1948. Primarily playing as a position player, Riddle participated in 98 games throughout his career, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .238. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 11 RBIs and demonstrated his ability to get on base with 51 hits over the course of his time in the league. Riddle's career unfolded during a vibrant era of baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-driven game. Though he may not have been a standout in terms of power or speed, with zero stolen bases recorded, Riddle's tenacity and commitment to the sport were evident throughout his time on the field. His legacy, though modest in statistical terms, reflects the countless players of his time who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 214 18 51 4 1 0 11 0 13 19 0.238 0.288 0.266 0.555 -357.1

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.555 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1930 CHW AL 25 58 7 14 3 1 0 4 0 3 6 0.241 .293 (-18%) .354 (-18%) .429 (-24%) .784 (-21%) -226.5
1937 WSN AL 8 26 2 7 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.269 — — — — 0.0
1937 BSN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 BSN NL 19 57 6 16 1 0 0 2 0 4 2 0.281 .272 (+3%) .341 (-4%) .392 (-24%) .734 (-15%) -130.6
1941 CIN NL 10 10 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1944 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1945 CIN NL 23 45 0 8 0 0 0 2 0 4 6 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1948 PIT NL 10 15 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 98 0 230 51 5 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 CHA C 25 0 48 13 0 3
1937 WS1 C 8 0 28 6 1 1
1937 BSN C 2 0 4 2 0 0
1938 BSN C 19 0 63 15 4 4
1941 CIN C 10 0 18 1 0 0
1944 CIN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 CIN C 23 0 51 11 0 3
1948 PIT C 10 0 18 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 98