J.R. Richard - MLB, Minor League Baseball Statistics

High Level

MLB

Years

1971-1983 (1971-1980)

Proper Name

James Rodney Richard

Positions

P (259)

Height / Weight

6-8 / 222

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Birthdate

March 7,1950

Death Date

August 4,2021 Age: 71.150

Place

Vienna, Louisiana

High School

Lincoln (Ruston,LA)

Drafted/Signed

1969-1-2-Houston Astros

MLB Debut

September 5,1971

MLBAM ID

121145

Retrosheet#

richj101

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[1969] 1st Round Draft Pick (#2 overall) by the Houston Astros [1976] Opening day starter for the Houston Astros [1977] Opening day starter for the Houston Astros [1978] Opening day starter for the Houston Astros [1979] Opening day starter for the Houston Astros [1980] Opening day starter for the Houston Astros [2019] Inducted into the Houston Astros Hall of Fame

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