Lou Fette

Born: 3/15/1907 in Alma, MO, USA

Died: 1/3/1981 in Warrensburg, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-26 | Final Game: 1945-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Louis Henry William Fette

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Biography

Lou Fette was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 until 1945. Born in 1907, Fette made a significant impact during his career, which spanned the late 1930s and early 1940s, a period marked by the emergence of new talents and the challenges of World War II. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 41-40 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. Fette struck out 194 batters over the course of his career and recorded one save, showcasing his effectiveness in critical situations. Fette's contributions to the game were recognized when he was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among his contemporaries. Pitching during an era that saw the evolution of baseball strategies and player conditioning, Fette's ability to maintain a steady ERA and contribute to his team's efforts made him a notable figure in the league. His legacy is characterized by his consistent performance and the competitive nature of the game during his playing years, marking him as a respected player of his time.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
8.0	7.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
3.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	16.0	11.0	8.0	2.0	0	0	6.54

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1937	8.0	7.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1937	3.0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0.0	16.0	11.0	8.0	2.0	0	0	6.54

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
41	40	109	97	51	14	1	691.0	658	242	24	248	194	3.15	0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 24.4% better 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
1937	BSN	NL	20	10	35	33	23	5	0	259.0	243	83	81	70	2.88	4.34 (+34%)	3015.0
1938	BSN	NL	11	13	33	32	17	3	1	239.7	235	84	79	83	3.15	4.35 (+27%)	1964.4
1939	BSN	NL	10	10	27	26	11	6	0	146.0	123	48	61	35	2.96	4.28 (+31%)	-761.4
1940	BSN	NL	0	5	7	5	0	0	0	32.3	38	20	18	2	5.57	4.21 (-32%)	-349.4
1940	BRO	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	0	2	0	0.00	—	0.0
1945	BSN	NL	0	2	5	1	0	0	0	11.0	16	7	7	4	5.73	3.67 (-56%)	-464.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
110	236	10	44	3	2	0	15	0	5	29	0.186	0.203	0.216	0.419	-1106.4

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.419 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	BSN	NL	36	92	6	22	1	0	11	4	11	0.239	.276 (-14%)	.342 (-21%)	.398 (-37%)	.740 (-30%)	-467.9
1938	BSN	NL	33	85	4	16	2	1	4	0	9	0.188	.272 (-31%)	.341 (-45%)	.392 (-40%)	.734 (-42%)	-638.5
1939	BSN	NL	27	49	0	3	0	1	0	0	9	0.061	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	BSN	NL	7	8	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	BRO	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	BSN	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0