Lou Chiozza, baseball player, 1934-1939

Lou Chiozza

Born: 5/17/1910 in Tallulah, LA, USA

Died: 2/28/1971 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-17 | Final Game: 1939-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Louis Peo Chiozza

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Biography

Lou Chiozza was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1939. Born in 1910, Chiozza played primarily as a position player and participated in a total of 616 games throughout his career. He recorded 633 hits, a batting average of .277, and contributed 14 home runs and 197 RBIs. Known for his speed on the bases, he also tallied 45 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both offensively and defensively. Chiozza's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the Great Depression. Players of his era were often celebrated for their grit and determination, and Chiozza was no exception. His versatility and competitive spirit made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, helping to pave the way for future generations of players. Though he may not be a household name today, Chiozza's contributions to the game during the late 1930s remain a notable part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
616 2288 303 633 107 22 14 197 45 145 165 0.277 0.324 0.361 0.685 -3624.1

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.685 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1934 PHI NL 134 484 66 147 28 5 0 44 9 34 35 0.304 .278 (+9%) .340 (+5%) .392 (-3%) .733 (+1%) 110.7
1935 PHI NL 124 472 71 134 26 6 3 47 5 33 44 0.284 .279 (+1%) .342 (-3%) .399 (-4%) .742 (-3%) -371.0
1936 PHI NL 144 572 83 170 32 6 1 48 17 37 39 0.297 .283 (+5%) .349 (-1%) .404 (-6%) .753 (-4%) -468.7
1937 NY1 NL 117 439 49 102 11 2 4 29 6 20 30 0.232 .276 (-16%) .342 (-22%) .398 (-26%) .740 (-24%) -2186.7
1938 NY1 NL 57 179 15 42 7 2 3 17 5 12 7 0.235 .272 (-14%) .341 (-17%) .392 (-12%) .734 (-14%) -501.3
1939 NY1 NL 40 142 19 38 3 1 3 12 3 9 10 0.268 .274 (-2%) .342 (-9%) .393 (-7%) .735 (-8%) -207.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 WS NY1 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 274 0 634 874 91 113
3B 178 0 150 302 42 20
OF 135 0 324 10 8 1
SS 8 0 19 21 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PHI 2B 85 0 215 257 31 37
1934 PHI 3B 26 0 13 41 10 2
1934 PHI OF 17 0 38 0 0 0
1935 PHI 2B 120 0 296 405 39 54
1935 PHI 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1936 PHI 2B 33 0 63 103 11 13
1936 PHI 3B 26 0 26 34 8 2
1936 PHI OF 90 0 235 7 7 1
1937 NY1 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1937 NY1 3B 93 0 90 171 17 9
1937 NY1 OF 12 0 30 1 0 0
1938 NY1 2B 34 0 59 109 10 9
1938 NY1 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1938 NY1 OF 16 0 21 2 1 0
1939 NY1 3B 30 0 20 55 7 7
1939 NY1 SS 8 0 19 21 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 273
Third Base 178
Shortstop 8
Left Field 23
Center Field 109
Right Field 4