Lefty Gervais

Born: 7/6/1890 in Grover, WI, USA

Died: 10/19/1950 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-17 | Final Game: 1913-05-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lucien Edward Gervais

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Biography

Lefty Gervais, born in 1890, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 17 to May 15, 1913. Playing during an era characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition into a more modern style, Gervais appeared in six games as a position player. Unfortunately, his time on the field was marked by challenges, as he finished the season with no hits, no home runs, and no RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Though his playing career was short-lived, Lefty Gervais remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who strived for success in a competitive and rapidly changing sport. His experiences serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by athletes during the early 20th century, a time when the game was still solidifying its identity in American culture. Despite the lack of statistical accomplishments, Gervais's brief stint in the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	5	2	1	0	0	15.7	18	10	0	4	1	5.74	0

Career ERA 5.74 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 87.4% 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
1913	BSN	NL	0	1	5	2	1	0	0	15.7	18	10	4	1	5.74	3.07 (-87%)	-64.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 75.2% 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
1913	BSN	NL	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	BSN	P	5	0	0	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5