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Athletics Franchise · 1935

Paul Richards

Catcher1 season1935

Biography

Paul Richards was a Major League Baseball catcher, born November 21, 1908 in Waxahachie, TX. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 2" and 180 pounds, Paul Richards debuted on April 17, 1932 and last played on September 22, 1946.

Over 523 major-league games, Paul Richards batted .227 with 321 hits, 15 home runs, and 155 RBI in 1417 at-bats.

Every one of Paul's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
November 21, 1908
Birthplace
Waxahachie, TX
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 2", 180 lb
MLB Debut
April 17, 1932
Final Game
September 22, 1946
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 523 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
523141714032151515155157149.227.305.301.606
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1932Brooklyn Dodgers38000.000
1933New York Giants518717010.195
1934New York Giants42751203.160
1935New York Giants74100.250
1935Philadelphia Athletics8525763429.245
1935?9226164429.245
1943Detroit Tigers10031369533.220
1944Detroit Tigers9530071337.237
1945Detroit Tigers8323460332.256
1946Detroit Tigers5713928011.201

Season-by-Season

1935Philadelphia AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Paul Richards appears across the 1935 season (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Paul Richards played 85 games with 63 hits and 29 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Paul Richards.

Bob JohnsonJimmie FoxxWally MosesEric McNairLou FinneyDoc CramerBill DietrichDib Williams

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Paul Richards play?
Paul Richards was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Paul Richards play for the Athletics?
Paul Richards appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1935.
Where was Paul Richards born?
Paul Richards was born on November 21, 1908 in Waxahachie, TX.
What were Paul Richards's MLB career stats?
Over 523 MLB games, Paul Richards hit .227 with 321 hits, 15 home runs, and 155 RBI.

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