Lloyd Dietz

Born: 2/12/1912 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 10/29/1972 in Beaumont, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-26 | Final Game: 1943-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lloyd Arthur Dietz

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Biography

Lloyd Dietz was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1943. Born in 1912, Dietz made his mark during a challenging era for baseball, as the sport faced interruptions due to World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 16 losses with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. Dietz's ability to strike out opposing batters was evident, as he recorded 79 strikeouts, alongside contributing 6 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Dietz's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and a determination to excel amidst the pressures of the time. While his career statistics reflect a solid performance, they also highlight the transitional nature of baseball in the early 1940s, as many players were enlisted for military service, leading to a reshaped league. Lloyd Dietz remains a part of baseball history, representing the resilience of players during a tumultuous period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
14	16	106	21	7	1	6	295.0	303	127	18	113	79	3.87	0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — near 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
1940	PIT	NL	0	1	4	2	0	0	0	15.3	22	10	4	8	5.87	4.21 (-39%)	-86.5
1941	PIT	NL	7	2	33	6	4	1	1	100.3	88	26	33	22	2.33	3.94 (+41%)	-650.8
1942	PIT	NL	6	9	40	13	3	0	3	134.3	139	59	57	35	3.95	3.57 (-11%)	-1924.6
1943	PIT	NL	0	3	8	0	0	0	0	9.0	12	6	4	4	6.00	3.50 (-71%)	0.0
1943	PHI	NL	1	1	21	0	0	0	2	36.0	42	26	15	10	6.50	3.50 (-86%)	-512.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	73	8	13	0	0	0	1	0	4	18	0.178	0.231	0.178	0.409	0.0

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.409 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1940	PIT	NL	6	7	2	1	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—
1941	PIT	NL	33	25	0	4	0	1	6	0.160	—	—	—	—
1942	PIT	NL	40	35	3	7	1	2	8	0.200	—	—	—	—
1943	PIT	NL	10	0	2	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1943	PHI	NL	21	6	1	1	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—