Lou Ciola

Born: 9/6/1922 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Died: 10/18/1981 in Austin, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-07-25 | Final Game: 1943-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Louis Alexander Ciola

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Biography

Lou Ciola was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1922, Ciola's career spanned a brief period from July 25, 1943, to September 28, 1943. He made his mark in a challenging era for baseball, which was deeply influenced by the impacts of World War II. Many players were drafted or enlisted, leading to a unique environment in which younger and less experienced athletes often found themselves on the field. During his short career, Ciola recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.56. He struck out 7 batters, contributing to his team's efforts despite the limited opportunities he had on the mound. While he did not achieve significant prominence, Ciola's presence in the game during this tumultuous time highlights the spirit of perseverance among players and teams navigating the challenges posed by the war. His legacy, while modest, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	12	3	2	0	0	43.7	48	27	2	22	7	5.56	0

Career ERA 5.56 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 58.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1943	PHA	AL	1	3	12	3	2	0	0	43.7	48	27	22	7	5.56	3.50 (-59%)	-1105.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	18	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 50.3% 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
1943	PHA	AL	12	18	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	2	9	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	PHA	P	12	0	2	9	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Richmond	Richmond	VA	1943