Luke Boone

Born: 5/6/1890 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 7/29/1982 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-09 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Lute Joseph Boone

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Biography

Luke Boone was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned from 1913 until his retirement in 1918. Primarily a position player, Boone participated in 315 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 215 hits, achieving a batting average of .209, which reflected the challenging hitting environment of the era. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 32 bases and contributed 76 runs batted in, along with 6 home runs, showcasing his ability to impact games in various ways. Playing during the early 20th century, Boone's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Although he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remained a dedicated athlete in a competitive landscape. Boone's legacy is that of a determined player who navigated the rigors of early professional baseball, leaving behind a record that reflects both his efforts and the era in which he played.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
315 1028 102 215 27 4 6 76 32 91 111 0.209 0.282 0.261 0.543 -2981.8

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1913 NYY AL 6 12 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1914 NYY AL 106 370 34 82 8 2 0 21 10 31 41 0.222 .255 (-13%) .322 (-11%) .339 (-25%) .661 (-18%) -1190.1
1915 NYY AL 130 431 44 88 12 2 5 43 14 41 53 0.204 .250 (-19%) .318 (-10%) .332 (-17%) .651 (-14%) -1031.2
1916 NYY AL 46 124 14 23 4 0 1 8 7 8 10 0.185 .248 (-25%) .314 (-20%) .326 (-26%) .640 (-23%) -439.9
1918 PIT NL 27 91 7 18 3 0 0 3 1 8 6 0.198 .255 (-23%) .318 (-18%) .326 (-29%) .645 (-24%) -320.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 214 0 499 708 45 94
3B 38 0 42 71 5 6
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 53 0 101 153 27 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 NYA SS 4 0 8 10 3 0
1914 NYA 2B 90 0 238 294 22 32
1914 NYA 3B 9 0 11 16 3 1
1914 NYA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 NYA 2B 115 0 249 392 23 59
1915 NYA 3B 4 0 7 7 0 0
1915 NYA SS 11 0 15 20 1 2
1916 NYA 2B 8 0 12 21 0 3
1916 NYA 3B 25 0 24 48 2 5
1916 NYA SS 12 0 22 39 11 3
1918 PIT 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1918 PIT SS 26 0 56 84 12 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 212
Third Base 39
Shortstop 58
Right Field 2