Lew Drill

Born: 5/9/1877 in Browerville, MN, USA

Died: 7/4/1969 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-23 | Final Game: 1905-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Lewis L. Drill

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Biography

Lew Drill was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played from 1902 until 1905. During his brief but impactful career, he appeared in 293 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player. Drill recorded 231 hits, contributing to a batting average of .258, and he amassed a total of 100 runs batted in (RBIs) alongside 21 stolen bases. His power at the plate was modest, as he hit 2 home runs during his time in the major leagues. Drill played during an era of baseball characterized by its transition from the deadball period to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the field exemplified the gritty determination of players during the early 20th century. His ability to steal bases and drive in runs illustrated his versatility and understanding of the game, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during his short career in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	896	87	231	41	10	2	100	21	114	114	0.258	0.353	0.333	0.686	1491.0

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — +13.4% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — +6.4% above 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
1902	WSN	AL	38	123	21	34	7	2	1	16	0	16	14	0.276	.266 (+4%)	.321 (+15%)	.343 (+14%)	.665 (+14%)	320.2
1902	BLA	AL	2	8	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	320.2
1902	WSN	AL	33	98	12	24	3	2	0	13	5	10	7	0.245	.266 (-8%)	.321 (+2%)	.343 (-8%)	.665 (-3%)	320.2
1903	WSN	AL	51	154	11	39	9	3	0	23	4	15	11	0.253	.261 (-3%)	.316 (+5%)	.345 (+1%)	.662 (+3%)	97.0
1904	WSN	AL	46	142	17	38	7	2	1	11	3	21	29	0.268	.246 (+8%)	.300 (+28%)	.321 (+14%)	.622 (+21%)	584.9
1904	DET	AL	51	160	7	39	6	1	0	13	2	20	25	0.244	.246 (-1%)	.300 (+11%)	.321 (-9%)	.622 (+1%)	584.9
1905	DET	AL	72	211	17	55	9	0	0	24	7	32	28	0.261	.248 (+5%)	.307 (+19%)	.322 (-6%)	.629 (+6%)	398.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	1	46	2	0	6
2B	5	0	5	9	6	1
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	250	145	1049	256	65	28
OF	22	13	19	4	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	WS1	2B	4	0	5	9	6	1
1902	WS1	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1902	WS1	C	28	0	89	25	10	1
1902	WS1	OF	4	0	5	1	1	1
1902	BLA	1B	1	0	14	1	0	1
1902	BLA	C	1	0	2	2	0	0
1902	WS1	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1902	WS1	C	25	0	86	26	9	1
1902	WS1	OF	4	0	3	2	0	0
1903	WS1	1B	3	0	18	1	0	4
1903	WS1	C	47	0	208	47	9	5
1904	WS1	C	29	29	124	32	11	5
1904	WS1	OF	14	13	11	1	2	0
1904	DET	1B	2	1	14	0	0	1
1904	DET	C	49	48	195	51	13	6
1905	DET	C	71	68	345	73	13	10