Dick Teed, baseball player, 1953-1953

Dick Teed

Born: 3/8/1926 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 8/17/2014 in Newport, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-07-24 | Final Game: 1953-07-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Leroy Teed

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Biography

Dick Teed was born in 1926 and made a brief foray into Major League Baseball, playing as a position player for the Chicago Cubs on July 24, 1953. His career in the majors was notably short, as he appeared in just one game. During that appearance, Teed did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited playing time, his presence in the game during the early 1950s placed him in an era marked by a transition in baseball, as teams began to integrate and the sport evolved with new strategies and player dynamics. Teed’s experience highlights the challenges faced by many players during their quest to establish themselves in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. While his statistical contributions were minimal, his journey reflects the stories of numerous athletes who aspired to leave their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment. His brief stint with the Cubs remains a part of baseball history, marking him as one of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1953 BRO NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games