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Dick Sharon

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1973-1976 (1973-1975)
Proper Name
Richard Louis Sharon
Positions
OF (281) ... LF (39) ... CF (12) ... RF (8)
Positions
OF - LF - CF - RF
Height / Weight
6-2 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
April 15,1950
High School
Sequoia (Redwood City,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1968-1-9-Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB Debut
May 13,1973
MLBAM ID
122063
Retrosheet#
shard101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career4674610213466.218.638

[Player Notes]

[1968] 1st Round Draft Pick (#9 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1973Detroit TigersALMLBDET2723OF9117820439071620103101105731901627.242.280.410.690.236.168.2555.2616.323.1025.43
1974Detroit TigersALMLBDET2724OF601291228402104414290110338145622.217.292.295.587.186.078.2639.6620.002.0764.50
1975San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN1325OF9116014317042002263505006501911120.194.306.313.619.269.119.22313.6118.321.3540.00
1976Rhode Island Red SoxILAAABOS-26OF7724628575183851287202100882771443.232.309.358.667.256.126.29310.1125.992.5730.75
1973MLBTotal--DET------9117820439071620103101105731901627.242.280.410.691.236.169.2555.2616.323.1025.43AL1973
1974MLBTotal--DET------601291228402104414290110338145622.217.292.295.586.186.078.2639.6620.002.0764.50AL1974
1975MLBTotal--SDN------9116014317042002263505006501911120.194.306.313.619.269.119.22313.6118.321.3540.00NL1975
1976AAATotal--BOS------7724628575183851287202100882771443.232.309.358.667.256.126.29310.1125.992.5730.75IL1976
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB2424674610220013466650950720141615263369.218.293.345.638.233.126.2479.5118.061.9035.92
Tot:NL (1 yrs)NL9116014317042002263505006501911120.194.306.313.619.269.119.22313.6118.321.3540.00
Tot:AL (2 yrs)AL1513073271130926642460022081113352249.231.285.362.647.215.130.2587.1617.912.5034.11
Tot:Minors (1 yrs)Minors7724628575183851287202100882771443.232.309.358.667.256.126.29310.1125.992.5730.75
Tot:AAA (1 yrs)AAA7724628575183851287202100882771443.232.309.358.667.256.126.29310.1125.992.5730.75

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1973Detroit TigersALMLB23OF91-486.212454113312900.9701.40.272.4356.2100.04
1974Detroit TigersALMLB24OF56-327.184311888700.9891.60.272.4334.693.36
1975San Diego PadresNLMLB25OF5735359.191150979200.9481.60.262.3435.262.64
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1973Detroit TigersALMLBDET2385773-91Billy Martin, Joe Schultzdnq
1974Detroit TigersALMLBDET2472906-60Ralph Houkdnq
1975San Diego PadresNLMLBSDN2571914-91John McNamaradnq
1976Rhode Island Red SoxILAAABOS2668705-77--dnq
4 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1976-03-03Traded from California Angels with John Balaz and Dave Machemer to Boston Red Sox for Dick DragoBoston Red SoxNoHist
1976-01-12Traded from St. Louis Cardinals to California Angels for William RothanCalifornia AngelsNoHist
1975-10-20Traded from San Diego Padres to St. Louis Cardinals for Willie DavisSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1974-11-18Traded from Detroit Tigers with Ed Brinkman and Bob Strampe to San Diego Padres for Nate ColbertSan Diego PadresNoHist
1972-11-30Traded from Pittsburgh Pirates to Detroit Tigers for Jim Foor and Norm McRaeDetroit TigersNoHist
1968-06-07Signed out of draft (California HS)Pittsburgh PiratesNoHist
6 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
61
Power
68
Contact
25
XBH
64
RBIs
54
Runs
37
Hitting
31
Durability
51
Team
.474

[Career Highlights]

[1968]  Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in Round #1 (#9) out of Sequoia (Redwood City,CA)
[1973]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1974]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1975]  Played for San Diego Padres (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Rhode Island Red Sox (AAA)
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