Chris Richard is a former professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and outfielder. He was born on June 7, 1974, in San Diego, California. Richard attended San Diego State University, where he played college baseball for the Aztecs.
Richard was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft. He spent several years in the Cardinals' minor league system before making his major league debut with the team in 2000. Richard played in 20 games for the Cardinals that season, hitting .250 with one home run and six runs batted in.
After the 2000 season, Richard was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. He spent the next several years bouncing between the Orioles and their minor league affiliates. In 2003, Richard played in a career-high 68 games for the Orioles, hitting .265 with six home runs and 23 runs batted in.
Richard was traded to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004. He played in 47 games for the Devil Rays that season, hitting .250 with four home runs and 16 runs batted in. Richard spent the next several years playing in the minor leagues for various teams, including the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Colorado Rockies.
Richard's last major league appearance came in 2009, when he played in two games for the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished his major league career with a .258 batting average, 19 home runs, and 68 runs batted in over 245 games.
After his playing career, Richard became a coach and instructor. He has worked with several minor league teams, including the New Orleans Baby Cakes and the Memphis Redbirds. Richard has also worked as a hitting coach for the University of San Diego baseball team.
In conclusion, Chris Richard had a modest career in Major League Baseball, playing for several teams over the course of a decade. While he never became a star player, Richard was able to carve out a career as a versatile utility player who could play both first base and outfield. After his playing career, Richard has continued to work in baseball as a coach and instructor.
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