Claude Ritchey

Born: 10/5/1873 in Emlenton, PA, USA

Died: 11/8/1951 in Emlenton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-04-22 | Final Game: 1909-06-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Claude Cassius Ritchey

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Biography

Claude Ritchey was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1897 to 1909. Born in 1873, Ritchey made a significant impact on the game during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time marked by the evolution of baseball into a more organized and competitive sport. Over his 12-year career, he played in 1,672 games and accumulated 1,619 hits, reflecting his consistent ability to reach base and contribute offensively. Ritchey's batting average of .273 showcased his solid hitting skills during an era when offensive production was key to a team's success. Ritchey was known for his versatility and speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 155 stolen bases, which was a notable achievement at the time. He also recorded 18 home runs and drove in 675 runs, highlighting his capability to not only get on base but also to produce runs for his team. His contributions were vital in an era transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic offensive approach, making him a significant figure in the early development of modern baseball. Claude Ritchey remains a noteworthy player in the annals of baseball history for his achievements and influence during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1672	5923	709	1619	216	68	18	675	155	607	290	0.273	0.348	0.342	0.690	7027.7

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — +5.7% above 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
1897	CIN	NL	101	337	58	95	12	4	0	41	11	42	16	0.282	.291 (-3%)	.354 (+4%)	.387 (-12%)	.741 (-4%)	-136.2
1898	LS3	NL	151	551	65	140	10	4	5	51	19	46	29	0.254	.270 (-6%)	.333 (-4%)	.347 (-10%)	.680 (-7%)	-633.8
1899	LS3	NL	148	540	66	162	16	7	4	73	21	49	19	0.300	.282 (+6%)	.343 (+7%)	.366 (+3%)	.710 (+5%)	691.2
1900	PIT	NL	123	476	62	139	17	8	1	67	18	29	8	0.292	.279 (+5%)	.338 (avg)	.366 (avg)	.705 (avg)	-17.1
1901	PIT	NL	140	540	66	160	20	4	1	74	15	47	29	0.296	.271 (+9%)	.326 (+10%)	.359 (-2%)	.686 (+4%)	564.4
1902	PIT	NL	115	405	54	112	13	1	2	55	10	53	15	0.277	.266 (+4%)	.321 (+15%)	.343 (-4%)	.665 (+5%)	678.0
1903	PIT	NL	138	506	66	145	28	10	0	59	15	55	29	0.287	.261 (+9%)	.316 (+14%)	.345 (+10%)	.662 (+12%)	1260.4
1904	PIT	NL	156	544	79	143	22	12	0	51	12	59	36	0.263	.246 (+7%)	.300 (+12%)	.321 (+8%)	.622 (+10%)	1130.9
1905	PIT	NL	153	533	54	136	29	6	0	52	12	51	29	0.255	.248 (+3%)	.307 (+5%)	.322 (+3%)	.629 (+4%)	453.1
1906	PIT	NL	152	484	46	130	21	5	1	62	6	68	25	0.269	.247 (+9%)	.307 (+20%)	.315 (+8%)	.622 (+14%)	1562.1
1907	BSN	NL	144	499	45	127	17	4	2	51	8	50	32	0.255	.245 (+4%)	.304 (+8%)	.308 (+3%)	.613 (+5%)	595.8
1908	BSN	NL	121	421	44	115	10	3	2	36	7	50	13	0.273	.240 (+14%)	.298 (+21%)	.306 (+6%)	.605 (+13%)	1262.7
1909	BSN	NL	30	87	4	15	1	0	0	3	1	8	10	0.172	.244 (-29%)	.306 (-21%)	.312 (-41%)	.618 (-31%)	-383.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	27	2	4	1	0	0	2	4	7	0.148

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1903	WS	PIT	8	27	2	4	1	0	0	2	4	7	0.148

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1479	747	3444	4479	355	562
OF	23	0	32	6	5	1
SS	166	0	365	473	80	56

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	CIN	2B	8	0	16	19	5	2
1897	CIN	OF	22	0	32	6	5	1
1897	CIN	SS	70	0	144	204	40	21
1898	LS3	2B	71	0	208	212	21	30
1898	LS3	SS	80	0	194	228	37	32
1899	LS3	2B	138	0	356	419	51	56
1899	LS3	SS	11	0	23	35	3	2
1900	PIT	2B	123	0	303	357	33	51
1901	PIT	2B	139	0	340	392	46	53
1901	PIT	SS	1	0	0	4	0	1
1902	PIT	2B	114	0	275	341	22	48
1902	PIT	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1903	PIT	2B	137	0	281	460	30	45
1904	PIT	2B	156	156	330	482	36	48
1904	PIT	SS	2	0	2	2	0	0
1905	PIT	2B	153	153	279	478	31	59
1905	PIT	SS	2	0	2	0	0	0
1906	PIT	2B	151	151	326	439	27	59
1907	BSN	2B	144	144	340	460	24	55
1908	BSN	2B	120	120	325	368	24	46
1909	BSN	2B	25	23	65	52	5	10