Lew Carr, baseball player, 1901-1901

Lew Carr

Born: 8/15/1872 in Union Springs, NY, USA

Died: 6/15/1954 in Moravia, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-07-02 | Final Game: 1901-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Lewis Smith Carr

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Biography

Lew Carr was a professional baseball player born in 1872, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from July 2, 1901, to July 13, 1901. As a position player, Carr participated in 9 games during his time in the Major Leagues. He achieved a batting average of .250, recording 7 hits, 4 RBIs, and no home runs. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, finishing with 0 stolen bases, Carr contributed to his team's offensive efforts during the early 20th century, a time defined by the shift away from the deadball era towards a new era of baseball. Carr's career, though short-lived, came at a time when baseball was evolving, with players beginning to embrace a more aggressive and strategic style of play. While he did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, his participation in the Major Leagues during this transformative period remains a part of the sport’s rich history. Carr exemplified the spirit of early baseball, where every player, regardless of their statistics, played a role in shaping the game we recognize today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 28 2 7 1 1 0 4 0 2 7 0.250 0.344 0.357 0.701 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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
1901 PIT NL 9 28 2 7 1 1 0 4 0 2 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
SS 9 0 12 19 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 PIT 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1901 PIT SS 9 0 12 19 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Shortstop 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva NY 1896, 1897, 1898
Syracuse University Syracuse NY 1900