Loren Bain

Born: 7/4/1922 in Staples, MN, USA

Died: 11/24/1996 in Chetek, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-06-23 | Final Game: 1945-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Herbert Loren Bain

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Biography

Loren Bain was a professional baseball player born in 1922, whose career spanned a brief period during the mid-1940s. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball, making his debut on June 23, 1945, and concluding his time in the league on July 4, 1945. Despite the brevity of his career, Bain showcased his potential during his time on the field. In a total of 3 games, Bain recorded 1 hit, achieving a batting average of .333. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his performance reflected the talent that was present during a transitional era in baseball, shortly after World War II. The period marked a significant time in the sport, as teams began to integrate and the game started to evolve with new styles of play. While his major league career was short-lived, Bain remains a part of baseball history as a player who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during a pivotal time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	10	7	1	4	1	7.88	0

Career ERA 7.88 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 114.8% worse 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
1945	NY1	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	10	7	4	1	7.88	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1945	NY1	NL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	NY1	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3