Louis Graff

Born: 7/25/1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/16/1955 in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-06-23 | Final Game: 1890-06-23

Throws: R | Height: 5'8"

Full name: Louis George Graff

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Biography

Louis Graff, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in the sport. He played during a time when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the early days of the game into a more organized and commercialized era. Graff's career was concentrated on June 23, 1890, when he made a single appearance in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player. In that lone game, Graff demonstrated his potential with a remarkable performance, recording 2 hits in 5 at-bats, which gave him an impressive batting average of 0.4. Additionally, he contributed significantly to his team's efforts by driving in 3 runs, showcasing his capability as a valuable offensive player despite the brevity of his career. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, Graff's brief stint in the league remains a part of baseball history, exemplifying the spirit of the game during its formative years. His contributions, though limited, reflect the competitive nature of the 1890s baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	5	0	2	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.400	0.400	0.600	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +53.7% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +70.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +45.4% 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
1890	SR2	AA	1	5	0	2	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	1	0	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	SR2	C	1	0	1	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1