J.R. Richard
Bats/Throws: R/RBorn: Vienna, LA, United StatesDebut: Sep 5, 1971Draft: 1969
J.R. Richard
J.R. Richard was a major league pitcher. Richard was born on March 7, 1950 in Vienna, LA, United States, debuted in the major leagues on September 5, 1971 and last played on July 14, 1980. Richard batted right and threw right. Richard died on August 4, 2021 in Houston, TX, United States at age 71. The Houston Astros drafted Richard in 1969 (round 1, pick 2 overall) out of Lincoln HS (Ruston, LA).
Bio
- Full name
- James Rodney Richard
- Position
- Pitcher (P)
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6' 8", 222 lb
- Born
- Mar 7, 1950, Vienna, LA, United States
- Died
- Aug 4, 2021, Houston, TX, United States, aged 71
- MLB debut
- Sep 5, 1971
- Last game
- Jul 14, 1980
- Draft
- 1969 draft, round 1, pick 2, Houston Astros
- School
- Lincoln HS (Ruston, LA)