Gordie Richardson
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Strikeouts | 86 | |
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Gordon Clark Richardson (born July 19, 1939) is an
As a
Richardson appeared in 19 games for the 1964 Cardinals, 13 in relief, fashioning a 4–2 record and a 2.30 earned run average in 47 innings pitched. However, he was not effective in the 1964 World Series, giving up three earned runs in two-thirds of an inning over two appearances.
During the 1964 offseason, the Cardinals traded Richardson and outfielder Johnny Lewis to the New York Mets in exchange for Tracy Stallard.[3] Richardson appeared in parts of the 1965 and 1966 seasons for New York, largely as a relief pitcher. All told, Richardson gave up 105 hits and 37 bases on balls, with 86 strikeouts, in 118 major league innings. He retired from baseball after the 1966 season, his tenth as a professional.
References
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals 6, Philadelphia Phillies 1 (1)". retrosheet.org. July 26, 1964. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ "St. Louis Cardinals 8, Philadelphia Phillies 5". retrosheet.org. September 30, 1964. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ Mets swap Stallard for two young Cards
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)