Lore Bader

Born: 4/27/1888 in Bader, IL, USA

Died: 6/2/1973 in Le Roy, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-30 | Final Game: 1918-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Lore Verne Bader

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Biography

Lore Bader was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888 who played in the Major Leagues from 1912 to 1918. Known for his strong pitching style, Bader made a notable impact during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a focus on pitching and defense. Throughout his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-3 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.51, showcasing his ability to contain opposing hitters. Bader recorded 27 strikeouts and notched 1 save, contributing to his team's success during his tenure. Bader's playing career unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving game, as baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. His performance on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the time, and he remains a part of baseball history as a player who exemplified the skill and determination of pitchers in the early days of the sport. Though his career was relatively brief, Bader's contributions to the game are remembered by those who appreciate the foundational years of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 22 6 3 1 1 75.3 83 21 2 36 27 2.51 0

Career ERA 2.51 vs. league average 2.96 across their career seasons — 15.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1912 NY1 NL 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 9 1 6 3 0.90 3.36 (+73%) -252.0
1917 BOS AL 2 0 15 1 0 0 1 38.3 48 10 18 14 2.35 2.69 (+13%) -664.2
1918 BOS AL 1 3 5 4 2 1 0 27.0 26 10 12 10 3.33 2.83 (-18%) -591.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 22 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.182 0.217 0.182 0.399 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 46.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.399 vs. league average 0.659 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1912 NY1 NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1917 BOS AL 15 10 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1918 BOS AL 5 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 22 0 3 20 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 NY1 P 2 0 1 3 0 0
1917 BOS P 15 0 1 15 1 1
1918 BOS P 5 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22