Luke Hamlin

Born: 7/3/1904 in Ferris Center, MI, USA

Died: 2/18/1978 in Clare, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-18 | Final Game: 1944-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Lewis Dennison Hamlin

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Biography

Luke Hamlin, born in 1904, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1933 until his retirement in 1944. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills during a transformative period in the sport as it moved away from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. Hamlin established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 73 wins and 76 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77. Hamlin was known for his durability and ability to strike out batters, recording 563 strikeouts over his career. He also contributed to his teams in high-leverage situations, earning 9 saves. His performance reflected the competitive spirit of a league that was rapidly evolving, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions to the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
73	76	261	181	70	12	9	1405.0	1442	588	106	353	563	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1933	DET	AL	1	0	3	3	0	0	0	16.7	20	9	10	10	4.86	3.86 (-26%)	-834.3
1934	DET	AL	2	3	20	5	1	0	1	75.3	87	45	44	30	5.38	4.29 (-25%)	-3413.0
1937	BRO	NL	11	13	39	25	11	1	1	185.7	183	74	48	93	3.59	4.34 (+17%)	5224.3
1938	BRO	NL	12	15	44	30	10	3	6	237.3	243	97	65	97	3.68	4.35 (+15%)	2859.0
1939	BRO	NL	20	13	40	36	19	2	0	269.7	255	109	54	88	3.64	4.28 (+15%)	-243.4
1940	BRO	NL	9	8	33	25	9	2	0	182.3	183	62	34	91	3.06	4.21 (+27%)	1912.8
1941	BRO	NL	8	8	30	20	5	1	1	136.0	139	64	41	58	4.24	3.94 (-8%)	-1058.3
1942	PIT	NL	4	4	23	14	6	1	0	112.0	128	49	19	38	3.94	3.57 (-10%)	2254.6
1944	PHA	AL	6	12	29	23	9	2	0	190.0	204	79	38	58	3.74	3.57 (-5%)	-147.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
265	463	24	76	7	2	1	31	0	17	115	0.164	0.195	0.194	0.390	-3056.1

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OBP .195 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.390 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1933	DET	AL	3	5	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	DET	AL	20	26	1	6	0	0	0	2	0	8	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	BRO	NL	41	59	4	11	0	0	0	1	3	16	0.186	.276 (-33%)	.342 (-30%)	.398 (-53%)	.740 (-43%)	-433.1
1938	BRO	NL	44	78	3	11	1	1	0	4	2	16	0.141	.272 (-48%)	.341 (-52%)	.392 (-54%)	.734 (-53%)	-747.0
1939	BRO	NL	40	103	4	13	3	0	1	6	1	21	0.126	.274 (-54%)	.342 (-61%)	.393 (-53%)	.735 (-57%)	-1036.8
1940	BRO	NL	35	58	1	5	1	0	0	3	0	18	0.086	.267 (-68%)	.335 (-74%)	.387 (-73%)	.722 (-74%)	-731.9
1941	BRO	NL	30	41	3	6	1	0	0	2	2	12	0.146	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	PIT	NL	23	37	2	9	0	0	0	7	0	11	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	PHA	AL	29	56	5	13	0	0	0	6	9	12	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.325 (+4%)	.357 (-35%)	.683 (-17%)	-107.3