Gene Richards

Eugene Richards Jr.

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
• School South Carolina State College
• High School McCrorey-Liston High School
• Debut April 6, 1977
• Final Game September 30, 1984
• Born September 29, 1953 in Monticello, SC USA

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Biographical Information

Gene Richards was a speedy outfielder who spent eight years in the majors in the 1970s and 1980s. His most productive seasons in the big leagues were the first seven years spent with the San Diego Padres. A Padre starter from 1977 to 1983, Richards had two seasons hitting over .300 to go along with topping the 50 stolen base mark twice.

He was the first overall pick of the January 1975 amateur draft, by the Padres.

In 1989 Richards played for the Winter Haven Super Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He hit .326 and stole 11 bases and led the league with most games played in the outfield with 70 games played.

After his playing career he was a minor league coach and manager.

• 1991 Coach Midland Angels
• 1992-1993 Coach Palm Springs Angels
• 2001-2002 Coach Jacksonville Suns
• 2005 Manager Hagerstown Suns

Notable Achievements

• 1975 MVP California League Reno Silver Sox
• NL Singles Leader (1980)
• NL Triples Leader (1981)
• 50 Stolen Bases Seasons: 2 (1977 & 1980)

Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
2005	Hagerstown Suns	South Atlantic League	71-66	9th	New York Mets

Related Sites

• Gene Richards at the SABR Bio Project