Lou Bierbauer, baseball player, 1886-1898

Lou Bierbauer

Born: 9/28/1865 in Erie, PA, USA

Died: 1/31/1926 in Erie, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-04-17 | Final Game: 1898-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Louis W. Bierbauer

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Biography

Lou Bierbauer was a professional baseball player born in 1865, whose career spanned from 1886 to 1898. Known for his versatility as a position player, Bierbauer made a significant impact during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the evolution of baseball from its early roots into a more organized and competitive sport. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,385 games and recorded 1,524 hits, achieving a batting average of .267. His offensive contributions were highlighted by 34 home runs and an impressive 839 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Bierbauer was also known for his speed on the bases, amassing a total of 206 stolen bases throughout his career. His skill set reflected the dynamic playing style that was emerging in baseball during this period, as players began to embrace a more aggressive approach to both hitting and base running. His accomplishments positioned him as a notable figure in the game’s history, and he remains a representative of the players who helped shape the early foundations of modern baseball. Bierbauer's legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of the sport's development in the late 1800s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 4 0 0 0 1 14.7 13 5 0 5 5 3.07 0

Career ERA 3.07 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1886 PH4 AA 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10.7 8 5 5 1 4.22 3.37 (-25%) -253.9
1887 PH4 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1888 PH4 AA 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 0 0 3 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1385 5713 821 1524 209 95 34 839 206 268 160 0.267 0.301 0.354 0.656 -7772.6

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.656 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1886 PH4 AA 137 522 56 118 17 5 2 47 19 21 0 0.226 .246 (-8%) .302 (-15%) .331 (-13%) .634 (-14%) -1434.3
1887 PH4 AA 126 530 74 144 19 7 1 82 40 13 12 0.272 .270 (avg) .331 (-13%) .373 (-9%) .705 (-11%) -1274.0
1888 PH4 AA 134 535 83 143 20 9 0 80 34 25 13 0.267 .238 (+12%) .290 (+4%) .319 (+6%) .610 (+5%) 341.1
1889 PH4 AA 130 549 80 167 27 7 7 105 17 29 30 0.304 .263 (+15%) .334 (+3%) .357 (+17%) .691 (+10%) 894.8
1890 BRP PL 133 589 128 180 31 11 7 99 16 40 15 0.306 .260 (+17%) .336 (+4%) .351 (+23%) .687 (+14%) 1301.5
1891 PIT NL 121 500 60 103 13 6 1 47 12 28 19 0.206 .254 (-19%) .331 (-24%) .343 (-24%) .675 (-24%) -2391.9
1892 PIT NL 152 649 81 153 20 9 8 65 11 25 29 0.236 .244 (-4%) .316 (-17%) .327 (+1%) .644 (-8%) -1257.8
1893 PIT NL 128 528 84 150 19 11 4 94 11 36 12 0.284 .279 (+2%) .356 (-6%) .379 (+1%) .735 (-2%) -401.7
1894 PIT NL 131 528 87 160 20 13 3 109 19 26 10 0.303 .309 (-2%) .379 (-11%) .435 (-6%) .814 (-9%) -1177.4
1895 PIT NL 118 470 54 122 13 11 1 71 18 19 8 0.260 .296 (-12%) .361 (-19%) .399 (-15%) .761 (-17%) -1825.8
1896 PIT NL 59 258 33 74 10 6 0 39 7 5 7 0.287 .290 (-1%) .354 (-15%) .387 (-4%) .741 (-9%) -547.0
1897 STL NL 12 46 1 10 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1898 STL NL 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1366 0 3726 4563 574 620
3B 14 0 22 24 2 2
C 5 0 24 2 3 0
P 4 0 0 0 0 0
SS 3 0 5 11 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1886 PH4 2B 133 0 380 429 80 54
1886 PH4 C 4 0 24 2 3 0
1886 PH4 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1886 PH4 SS 2 0 2 4 6 1
1887 PH4 2B 126 0 332 378 61 45
1887 PH4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1888 PH4 2B 121 0 342 399 68 39
1888 PH4 3B 13 0 22 24 2 2
1888 PH4 P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1889 PH4 2B 130 0 472 406 55 80
1889 PH4 C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1890 BRP 2B 133 0 372 468 62 77
1891 PIT 2B 121 0 331 384 55 42
1892 PIT 2B 152 0 385 555 49 66
1893 PIT 2B 128 0 352 441 34 71
1894 PIT 2B 131 0 310 456 50 58
1895 PIT 2B 118 0 285 405 39 52
1896 PIT 2B 59 0 140 206 12 32
1897 SLN 2B 12 0 25 33 5 4
1898 SLN 2B 2 0 0 3 4 0
1898 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1898 SLN SS 1 0 3 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Catcher 5
Second Base 1366
Third Base 14
Shortstop 3