John Ritchey

Born: 1/5/1923 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 1/14/2003 in Chula Vista, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Franklin Ritchey

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Biography

John Ritchey, born in 1923, is an active position player known for his impressive contributions on the field. With a career spanning multiple decades, Ritchey has made his mark in Major League Baseball with a total of 21 games played. He showcases a remarkable batting average of 0.319, underlining his ability to consistently connect with the ball and contribute offensively to his team. Throughout his career, he has recorded 23 hits and driven in 12 runs, demonstrating his effectiveness as a run producer. Ritchey also exhibits speed on the bases, having successfully stolen 3 bases, which adds another dimension to his playing style. While he has yet to hit a home run, his overall performance reflects a player who excels in contact hitting and situational awareness. As he continues his active career, Ritchey remains a significant figure in the world of baseball, showcasing the skills and tenacity that characterize great players in the sport. His ongoing contributions highlight the evolving nature of the game and the importance of versatility in a position player’s role.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	72	18	23	4	1	0	12	3	14	0	0.319	0.437	0.403	0.840	275.0

Career AVG .319 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +21.8% above league average.

Career OBP .437 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.840 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +17.8% 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
1947	CAG	NAL	21	72	18	23	4	1	0	12	3	14	0	0.319	.262 (+22%)	.336 (+30%)	.376 (+7%)	.712 (+18%)	275.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	4	4	5	14	2	1
C	17	15	85	15	2	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	CAG	3B	4	4	5	14	2	1
1947	CAG	C	17	15	85	15	2	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	17
Third Base	4