Lu Blue

Born: 3/5/1897 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 7/28/1958 in Alexandria, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1933-04-25

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Luzerne Atwell Blue

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Biography

Lu Blue was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1921 to 1933. Born in 1897, Blue made his mark during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more power-driven styles of the 1930s. As a versatile position player, he appeared in 1,615 games and was known for his consistent offensive production, recording 1,696 hits and a commendable batting average of .287. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to his teams, driving in 695 runs and hitting 44 home runs, while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 151 stolen bases. Blue's playing style combined a keen eye at the plate with the ability to make contact, making him a reliable hitter during his tenure. His contributions were vital to the success of the teams he played for, and he became recognized for his work ethic and on-field versatility. As baseball evolved in the 1930s, Blue's accomplishments and adaptability reflected the changing dynamics of the sport, solidifying his legacy as a noteworthy player of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1615	5904	1151	1696	319	109	44	695	151	1092	436	0.287	0.402	0.401	0.803	14139.9

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .402 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +16.8% above league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.803 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +8.2% above 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
1921	DET	AL	153	585	103	180	33	11	5	75	13	103	47	0.308	.286 (+7%)	.344 (+21%)	.395 (+8%)	.739 (+14%)	2179.8
1922	DET	AL	145	584	131	175	31	9	6	45	8	82	48	0.300	.285 (+5%)	.345 (+13%)	.397 (+4%)	.743 (+9%)	1317.6
1923	DET	AL	129	504	100	143	27	7	1	46	10	96	40	0.284	.282 (avg)	.344 (+17%)	.390 (-5%)	.734 (+5%)	967.6
1924	DET	AL	108	395	81	123	26	7	2	53	9	64	26	0.311	.283 (+10%)	.345 (+19%)	.389 (+10%)	.734 (+14%)	1339.9
1925	DET	AL	150	532	91	163	18	9	3	94	19	83	29	0.306	.288 (+6%)	.349 (+15%)	.407 (-4%)	.756 (+5%)	914.7
1926	DET	AL	128	429	92	123	24	14	1	52	13	90	18	0.287	.279 (+3%)	.345 (+19%)	.390 (+6%)	.735 (+12%)	1399.6
1927	DET	AL	112	365	71	95	17	9	1	42	13	71	28	0.260	.282 (-8%)	.344 (+11%)	.392 (-7%)	.736 (+1%)	341.6
1928	SLA	AL	154	549	116	154	32	11	14	80	12	105	43	0.281	.280 (avg)	.342 (+17%)	.395 (+15%)	.737 (+16%)	2179.5
1929	SLA	AL	151	573	111	168	40	10	6	61	12	126	32	0.293	.289 (+1%)	.353 (+19%)	.415 (+3%)	.769 (+11%)	1852.4
1930	SLA	AL	117	425	85	100	27	5	4	42	12	81	44	0.235	.293 (-20%)	.354 (+2%)	.429 (-18%)	.784 (-9%)	-590.1
1931	CHW	AL	155	589	119	179	23	15	1	62	13	127	60	0.304	.276 (+10%)	.338 (+27%)	.388 (+3%)	.726 (+14%)	2434.2
1932	CHW	AL	112	373	51	93	21	2	0	43	17	64	21	0.249	.275 (-9%)	.335 (+8%)	.391 (-19%)	.726 (-6%)	-196.9
1933	BRO	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1571	0	15644	1016	191	1187
OF	1	0	3	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1921	DET	1B	152	1478	85	16	75
1922	DET	1B	144	1506	95	15	107
1923	DET	1B	129	1347	93	12	74
1924	DET	1B	108	1099	85	17	72
1925	DET	1B	148	1480	101	19	115
1926	DET	1B	109	1153	57	19	95
1926	DET	OF	1	3	1	2	0
1927	DET	1B	104	1040	68	18	99
1928	SLA	1B	154	1472	107	17	121
1929	SLA	1B	151	1491	88	10	127
1930	SLA	1B	111	1110	68	16	91
1931	CHA	1B	155	1452	81	16	105
1932	CHA	1B	105	1014	88	16	106
1933	BRO	1B	1	2	0	0	0