Claude Ritchey

Summary

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]

Claude Ritchey
Second baseman
Born: (1873-10-05)October 5, 1873
Emlenton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: November 8, 1951(1951-11-08) (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 runs18
Runs batted in675
Teams

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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ "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