John Richmond (shortstop) explained

John Richmond
Position:Shortstop/Center fielder
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Right
Birth Date:1855 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Philadelphia
Death Place:Philadelphia
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 22
Debutteam:Philadelphia Athletics
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 10
Finalteam:Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Games played
Stat1value:440
Stat2label:Runs
Stat2value:239
Stat3label:Batting average
Stat3value:.238
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John H. Richmond (March 5, 1855  - October 5, 1898) was an American Major League Baseball player for eight seasons. He played mainly as a shortstop and center fielder for seven different teams from 1875 to 1885.[1]

Richmond died in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 43, and is interred at Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Richmond's career statistics. retrosheet.org. 2009-01-15.