John Risch
John Irving Risch
Born: 1932
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180
Career: 1954-1958
John Risch compiled a career batting average of .287 with 13 home runs and 120 RBI in his 319-game career with the Jamestown Falcons, Durham Bulls, Augusta Tigers, Idaho Falls Russets and Lancaster Red Roses. He began playing during the 1954 season and last took the field during the 1958 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | B | CARL | Durham Bulls | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 1954 | D | NYPL | Jamestown Falcons | 44 | 165 | 165 | 51 | 13 | 4 | 4 | .309 | .309 | .509 | .818 | 84 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | B | CARL | Durham Bulls | 39 | 158 | 158 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .285 | .285 | .380 | .665 | 60 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | C | PION | Idaho Falls Russets | 102 | 464 | 397 | 75 | 121 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 65 | 13 | 60 | 56 | .305 | .393 | .401 | .794 | 159 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 1957 | A | SALL2 | Augusta Tigers | 14 | 47 | 38 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .237 | .383 | .289 | .672 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1958 | A | SALL2 | Augusta Tigers | 32 | 141 | 116 | 20 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 25 | .198 | .317 | .224 | .541 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1958 | A | EL | Lancaster Red Roses | 12 | 40 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | .152 | .300 | .152 | .452 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1958 | C | PION | Idaho Falls Russets | 74 | 324 | 277 | 54 | 87 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 36 | 36 | .314 | .402 | .408 | .810 | 113 | 7 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Totals | 319 | 1347 | 1192 | 154 | 342 | 52 | 13 | 13 | 120 | 14 | 0 | 131 | 136 | .287 | .360 | .385 | .745 | 459 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | C | PION | Idaho Falls Russets | OF | 84 | 219 | 10 | 5 | 2 | .979 | 2.726 |
| 1957 | C | PION | Idaho Falls Russets | 2B | 14 | 39 | 34 | 6 | 5 | .924 | 5.214 |
| 1957 | A | SALL2 | Augusta Tigers | OF | 12 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.833 |
| 1958 | C | PION | Idaho Falls Russets | 3B | 65 | 46 | 118 | 14 | 12 | .921 | 2.523 |
| 1958 | A | SALL2 | Augusta Tigers | OF | 32 | 104 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 3.469 |
| 1958 | A | EL | Lancaster Red Roses | OF | 11 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.091 |
| Totals | 218 | 451 | 171 | 25 | 20 | .961 | 2.853 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | D | PONY League | Jamestown Falcons | DET | ||
| 1954 | B | Carolina League | Durham Bulls | DET | ||
| 1955 | B | Carolina League | Durham Bulls | DET | ||
| 1957 | A | South Atlantic League | Augusta Tigers | DET | ||
| 1957 | C | Pioneer League | Idaho Falls Russets | DET | ||
| 1958 | C | Pioneer League | Idaho Falls Russets | DET | ||
| 1958 | A | Eastern League | Lancaster Red Roses | DET | ||
| 1958 | A | South Atlantic League | Augusta Tigers | DET |
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