Lou Camilli, baseball player, 1969-1972

Lou Camilli

Born: 9/24/1946 in El Paso, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-08-09 | Final Game: 1972-09-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Louis Steven Camilli

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Biography

Lou Camilli was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1972. Over the course of his career, Camilli participated in 107 games, primarily serving as a utility player. Though his offensive production was modest, recording only 22 hits and a batting average of .146, he contributed to his teams with a total of 3 runs batted in during his tenure. Camilli’s playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with a shift towards more dynamic play and the integration of diverse talent pools. His lack of home runs and stolen bases suggests he was not known for power or speed, but rather for his ability to perform in various roles on the field. While his statistical achievements may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Camilli's journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players who contributed to their teams in ways that extended beyond personal numbers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 151 7 22 4 0 0 3 0 13 23 0.146 0.213 0.172 0.386 -347.8

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career SLG .172 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.386 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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
1969 CLE AL 13 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 CLE AL 16 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 CLE AL 39 81 5 16 2 0 0 0 0 8 10 0.198 .249 (-21%) .316 (-15%) .365 (-39%) .682 (-28%) -347.8
1972 CLE AL 39 41 2 6 2 0 0 3 0 3 8 0.146 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 20 12 28 32 0 4
3B 14 2 13 11 0 1
SS 34 15 21 56 4 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 CLE 3B 13 2 13 11 0 1
1970 CLE 2B 2 0 4 1 0 0
1970 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 CLE SS 3 0 0 3 0 0
1971 CLE 2B 16 12 23 30 0 4
1971 CLE SS 23 12 16 44 4 5
1972 CLE 2B 2 0 1 1 0 0
1972 CLE SS 8 3 5 9 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 19
Third Base 14
Shortstop 35

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1965, 1966, 1967