Lew Beasley

Born: 8/27/1948 in Sparta, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-21 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Lewis Paige Beasley

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Biography

Lew Beasley, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues as a position player during the late 1970s. His career spanned from May 21, 1977, to October 2, 1977, during which he played in 25 games. Beasley recorded a total of 7 hits, resulting in a batting average of .219, and he contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts. While he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base throughout his brief career. Beasley played during a period when baseball was transitioning, with the sport experiencing changes in player dynamics and fan engagement. Though his career was short-lived, Beasley’s time in the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of the rich tapestry of the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	32	5	7	1	0	0	3	1	2	2	0.219	0.257	0.250	0.507	0.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1977	TEX	AL	25	32	5	7	1	0	0	3	1	2	2	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	18	7	10	0	2	0
SS	1	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	TEX	OF	18	7	10	0	2	0
1977	TEX	SS	1	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	14
Right Field	4
Designated Hitter	2