Dick Sharon, baseball player, 1973-1975

Dick Sharon

Born: 4/15/1950 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-05-13 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Louis Sharon

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Biography

Dick Sharon was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement in 1975. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 242 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as an outfielder. Sharon recorded a total of 102 hits, which included 13 home runs and 46 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .218. He also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, stealing 6 bases during his time in the league. Sharon's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the end of the deadball era and the rise of more power-oriented play. Although his numbers may not reflect the same level of success as some of his contemporaries, he contributed to his teams with his versatility and dedication on the field. His journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the game, even if they did not achieve widespread acclaim. After his retirement on September 28, 1975, Dick Sharon's legacy continued to resonate within the fabric of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
242 467 46 102 20 0 13 46 6 50 95 0.218 0.293 0.345 0.638 -752.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1973 DET AL 91 178 20 43 9 0 7 16 2 10 31 0.242 .256 (-6%) .325 (-14%) .378 (+8%) .703 (-2%) -130.0
1974 DET AL 60 129 12 28 4 0 2 10 4 14 29 0.217 .256 (-15%) .324 (-10%) .369 (-20%) .693 (-15%) -329.8
1975 SDP NL 91 160 14 31 7 0 4 20 0 26 35 0.194 .257 (-25%) .327 (-6%) .374 (-16%) .701 (-12%) -292.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 204 111 299 9 10 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 DET OF 91 43 124 5 4 1
1974 DET OF 56 33 84 3 1 1
1975 SDN OF 57 35 91 1 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 82
Center Field 33
Right Field 98