Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH Pos Awards
1947 24 CAG NAL 0.9 21 87 71 18 23 4 1 0 12 3 14 .324 .442 .408 .850 128 .417 134 29 1 1 2/5
1 Yr 0.9 21 87 71 18 23 4 1 0 12 3 14 .324 .442 .408 .850 128 .417 134 29 1 1 2/5
162 Game Avg 7.1 162 671 548 139 177 31 8 0 93 23 108 .324 .442 .408 .850 128 .417 134 224 8 8

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Appearances

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Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG PB SB Awards
1947 24 CAG NAL C 17 15 128.2 101 85 14 2 3 .980 .969 6.92 6.59 5.82 2.01 2 16
1947 24 CAG NAL 3B 4 4 32.0 22 5 15 2 1 .909 .904 5.63 2.98 5.00 0.90
1 Yr 21 19 160.2 123 90 29 4 4 .967 .957 6.67 5.87 5.67 1.80 2 16
C (1 Yr) C 17 15 128.2 101 85 14 2 3 .980 .969 6.92 6.59 5.82 2.01 2 16
3B (1 Yr) 3B 4 4 32.0 22 5 15 2 1 .909 .904 5.63 2.98 5.00 0.90

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Hall of Fame Statistics

  • Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Ritchey born?

John Ritchey was born on January 5, 1923.

Where was John Ritchey born?

John Ritchey was born in San Diego, CA.

How tall was John Ritchey?

John Ritchey was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did John Ritchey weigh when playing?

John Ritchey weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Ritchey play?

John Ritchey played 1 season.

Is John Ritchey in the Hall of Fame?

John Ritchey has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Ritchey play?

John Ritchey was a Catcher and Third Baseman.

How many hits did John Ritchey have?

John Ritchey had 23 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Ritchey have?

John Ritchey had 0 home runs over his career.

What was John Ritchey's average?

John Ritchey had a .324 average over his career.

How many teams has John Ritchey played for?

John Ritchey played for 1 team, the Chicago American Giants.

When did John Ritchey retire?

John Ritchey last played in 1947.

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