Claude Ritchey
| Claude Ritchey | |
|---|---|
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| Second baseman | |
| Born: October 5, 1873 Emlenton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: November 8, 1951 (aged 78) Emlenton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 22, 1897, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 24, 1909, for the Boston Doves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .273 |
| Home runs | 18 |
| Runs batted in | 675 |
| Teams | |
Claude Cassius Ritchey (October 5, 1873 – November 8, 1951) was a Major League Baseball player. Nicknamed "Little All Right", he played second base, shortstop, and outfield for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Doves, and Louisville Colonels from 1897 to 1909.[1]
In the 1903 World Series, his only postseason appearance, he hit only .148 (4-for-27) but handled 49 total chances (20 putouts, 29 assists) without an error and was involved in 5 double plays.
In 1672 games over 13 seasons, Ritchey posted a .273 batting average (1619-for-5923) with 709 runs, 216 doubles, 68 triples, 18 home runs, 675 RBI, 155 stolen bases, and 607 base on balls. He finished his career with a .952 fielding percentage.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Claude Ritchey Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Claude Ritchey at Find a Grave
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- 1873 births
- 1951 deaths
- People from Emlenton, Pennsylvania
- Baseball players from Venango County, Pennsylvania
- Major League Baseball second basemen
- Cincinnati Reds players
- Louisville Colonels players
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Boston Doves players
- Akron Akrons players
- Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
- Providence Grays (minor league) players
- 19th-century baseball players
- Pittsburgh Filipinos players
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