From SABR Encyclopedia
Richard B Waibel
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Bat/Throw:
| L/R
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 198
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Born:
| 1931-3-13 at Hillsboro, OR (US)
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Dick Waibel was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Portland, Oregon in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of German ancestry.
- Pitched in the opening game, his first pro game, of the 1950 season with Salem and retired the batters in order during the two innings he worked.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Oregon.
- Played baseball and football in high school.
- Attended the University Of Oregon.
- Played baseball at the University Of Oregon.
- Played American Legion ball from 1945 to 1949 in Hillsboro.
Achievements
- Pitched a no-hit, no-run game.
Outside of baseball
- Drives an oil truck during the off-season.
Source
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.