Lou Gertenrich

Born: 5/4/1875 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/20/1933 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-15 | Final Game: 1903-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Louis Wilhelm Gertenrich

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Biography

Lou Gertenrich was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who left his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1901 to 1903, during a transformative period in baseball that saw the transition from the deadball era to the burgeoning popularity of the sport. Gertenrich played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 3 games at the Major League level. Throughout his brief career, Gertenrich recorded 1 hit in 6 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. His contributions to the teams he played for were modest, as he did not register any home runs or RBIs, nor did he record any stolen bases. Despite the limited opportunities he encountered on the field, Gertenrich's presence in the game during its formative years offers a glimpse into the lives of players navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving sport. His journey reflects the broader narrative of early baseball, where many players emerged and flourished, often leaving behind only a fleeting legacy in the annals of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1901	MLA	AL	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	PIT	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	MLA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1903	PIT	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	2