Hardy Richardson
| Hardy Richardson | |
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| Infielder/Outfielder | |
| Born: April 21, 1855 Clarksboro, New Jersey |
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| Died: January 14, 1931 (aged 75) Utica, New York |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| May 1, 1879 for the Buffalo Bisons | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 10, 1892 for the New York Giants | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .299 |
| Hits | 1,688 |
| Runs | 1,120 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Hardy Richardson (April 21, 1855 in Clarksboro, New Jersey – January 14, 1931 in Utica, New York) was a second basemen and outfielder mostly, who played in the Major Leagues for a number of teams throughout the 19th century. Most of Richardson's career was with the Buffalo Bisons (1879-85). He batted and threw right-handed.
Born , Richardson played every position at some point, but was known for his play at second base with Buffalo when he was a member of the "Big Four," a star infield that the Detroit Wolverines purchased from the Bisons for 7000 dollars. They won Detroit the National League pennant and the World Series in 1887. Other members of the "Big Four" included Dan Brouthers, Jack Rowe, and Deacon White.
Richardson's best season probably came in 1890 with the Boston Reds, when he had 181 hits in 555 turns at bat, a .326 batting average, while also compiling a career-high 13 home runs and 146 RBIs. He also picked up 42 stolen bases and score 126 runs.
In a 14-season career, Richardson compiled a .299 batting average with 70 home runs and 822 RBIs in 1331 games. He had 205 career stolen bases and 1120 runs scored. Richardson had 1688 career hits in 5642 at bats.
- Led the league in hits in 1886 (189)
- Led the league in home runs in 1886 (11)
- Top 10 in the league in triples 7 times in his career (1879, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87, 89)
- Led the league in RBIs in 1890 (146)
- 1887 Detroit Wolverines season
- List of Major League Baseball players with 100 triples
- List of Major League Baseball players with 1000 runs
- List of Major League Baseball home run champions
- List of Major League Baseball RBI champions
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
| Preceded by Abner Dalrymple |
National League Home Run Champion 1886 (with Dan Brouthers) |
Succeeded by Billy O'Brien |
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