1962 Richmond Virginians Roster
Team Record: 59-95
Finished 7th in the IL
Manager: Sheriff Robinson (59-95)
Affiliation: New York Yankees
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Ballpark: Parker Field
Attendance: 101,853, Avg. 1,323
The Richmond Virginians of the International League ended the 1962 season with a record of 59 wins and 95 losses, finishing seventh in the IL.
The Virginians plated 596 runs, worst in the league, and yielded 695 runs. Ben Mateosky paced Richmond with 27 home runs and drove in 92 runs. Jake Gibbs led hitters with significant playing time by connecting at a .284 clip. Jack Cullen topped the squad with 11 wins, while Jim Bronstad recorded a 3.28 ERA, tops among qualifying pitchers.
Hal Stowe, Hal Reniff, Jim Bronstad, Art Ditmar, Joe Pepitone, Ted Wieand, Fred Kipp, Gary Blaylock, Bob Hale, Jake Gibbs, Jack Cullen, Pedro González, Don Lock, Tom Umphlett, Al Downing, Tex Clevenger, Frank Carpin, Danny Kravitz and Billy Shantz were all players from the 1962 Richmond Virginians who played in the Major Leagues during their careers.
Sheriff Robinson served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Bellino | R | R | December 3, 1932 | 6'0" | 175 | Jersey City, NJ US |
| Dick Berardino | R | R | July 2, 1937 | 6'1" | 190 | Cambridge, MA US |
| Gary Blaylock | R | R | October 11, 1931 | 6'0" | 196 | Clarkton, MO US |
| Jim Bronstad | R | R | June 22, 1936 | 6'3" | 196 | Fort Worth, TX US |
| Don Brummer | R | R | August 5, 1937 | 5'10" | 170 | |
| Chuck Buheller | R | R | March 20, 1934 | 6'2" | 185 | Richmond, VA US |
| Frank Carpin | L | L | September 14, 1938 | 5'10" | 172 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Joseph Christian | R | R | May 9, 1931 | 5'10" | 180 | Moon Run, PA US |
| Tex Clevenger | R | R | July 9, 1932 | 6'1" | 180 | Visalia, CA US |
| Jack Cullen | R | R | October 6, 1939 | 5'11" | 170 | Newark, NJ US |
| Jack Davis | R | R | March 9, 1935 | 6'0" | 170 | |
| John Davolio | L | L | July 23, 1935 | 6'5" | 215 | |
| Art Ditmar | R | R | April 3, 1929 | 6'2" | 185 | Winthrop, MA US |
| Al Downing | R | L | June 28, 1941 | 5'11" | 175 | Trenton, NJ US |
| William Drummond | R | R | October 14, 1934 | 6'3" | 190 | |
| Paul Erickson | R | R | November 14, 1938 | 6'3" | 185 | Denver, CO US |
| Jake Gibbs | L | R | November 7, 1938 | 6'0" | 180 | Grenada, MS US |
| Pedro González | R | R | December 12, 1937 | 6'0" | 176 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Bob Hale | L | L | November 7, 1933 | 5'10" | 195 | Sarasota, FL US |
| Alan Hall | R | R | August 31, 1938 | 6'1" | 200 | San Diego, CA US |
| George Haney | S | R | September 10, 1939 | 6'3" | 185 | Charlottesville, VA US |
| Charlie Keller | L | R | August 4, 1939 | 6'2" | 195 | Frederick, MD US |
| Fred Kipp | L | L | October 1, 1931 | 6'4" | 200 | Piqua, KS US |
| Danny Kravitz | L | R | December 21, 1930 | 5'11" | 195 | Lopez, PA US |
| Robert Lasko | R | R | April 14, 1939 | 6'2" | 200 | New Westminster, BC CA |
| Don Lock | R | R | July 27, 1936 | 6'2" | 195 | Wichita, KS US |
| Ben Mateosky | R | R | March 21, 1933 | 6'2" | 202 | Uniontown, PA US |
| Michael Mathiesen | L | R | March 6, 1938 | 5'10" | 175 | |
| Joe Pepitone | L | L | October 9, 1940 | 6'2" | 185 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Roy Peterson | R | R | February 26, 1937 | 6'1" | 195 | |
| Hal Reniff | R | R | July 2, 1938 | 6'0" | 215 | Warren, OH US |
| George Risley | R | R | February 28, 1932 | 6'1" | 190 | Fairfield, CT US |
| Billy Shantz | R | R | July 31, 1927 | 6'1" | 160 | Pottstown, PA US |
| Hal Stowe | L | L | August 29, 1937 | 6'0" | 170 | Gastonia, NC US |
| Gerry Thomas | L | R | October 21, 1930 | 6'0" | 175 | Elon, VA US |
| Tom Umphlett | R | R | May 12, 1931 | 6'2" | 180 | Scotland Neck, NC US |
| Ted Wieand | R | R | April 4, 1933 | 6'2" | 195 | Walnutport, PA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
