Lucius Hampton

Born: 1/1/1897 in Albany, GA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Lucius Hampton

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Biography

Lucius Hampton, born in 1897, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and skill on the mound. Throughout his career, he has amassed a record of 49 wins and 43 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's success in high-pressure situations. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, Hampton demonstrates a solid command over his pitching, often keeping opposing batters at bay. His strikeout total of 243 highlights his capability to dominate in critical moments, while his four saves reflect his versatility and reliability as a closer when needed. Hampton's career unfolds in an era marked by significant evolution in baseball, where pitchers are increasingly relied upon to adapt to the changing dynamics of offense. His ongoing contributions to the game position him as a notable figure among his peers, showcasing a blend of traditional pitching techniques and modern strategies. As he continues to play, Lucius Hampton remains a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball, with each game adding to his legacy in the annals of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
49	43	124	91	62	4	4	768.0	838	356	33	188	243	4.17	0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — near 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
1921	COB	NNL	6	4	12	9	7	0	0	83.3	90	36	30	24	3.89	4.02 (+3%)	259.5
1922	ABC	NNL	11	5	19	16	12	1	1	138.7	123	41	27	35	2.66	4.18 (+36%)	2330.4
1923	ACB	ECL	1	3	7	5	3	1	0	27.7	34	14	8	14	4.55	4.03 (-13%)	141.7
1923	HIL	ECL	5	2	10	7	5	0	0	65.7	75	22	9	19	3.02	4.03 (+25%)	217.9
1924	WP	ECL	6	8	16	13	9	0	0	98.3	120	52	23	27	4.76	4.13 (-15%)	627.2
1925	WMP	ECL	1	7	12	7	3	0	1	65.0	78	36	20	21	4.98	4.55 (-10%)	1108.7
1925	DS	NNL	6	1	12	8	6	1	0	76.0	71	36	19	29	4.26	4.55 (+6%)	1783.3
1926	DS	NNL	11	11	25	21	13	1	2	158.0	175	86	33	53	4.90	4.11 (-19%)	-182.3
1927	DS	NNL	2	2	11	5	4	0	0	55.3	72	33	19	21	5.37	4.08 (-31%)	-1368.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
201	501	93	153	23	9	21	100	8	32	3	0.305	0.350	0.513	0.863	1032.2

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .513 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — +30.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.863 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — +16.5% 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
1921	COB	NNL	13	41	6	13	3	1	0	6	0	0	0	0.317	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	ABC	NNL	47	128	30	44	9	3	5	27	2	7	3	0.344	.285 (+20%)	.345 (+9%)	.397 (+46%)	.743 (+29%)	588.9
1923	ACB	ECL	9	15	3	3	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	HIL	ECL	10	27	5	10	1	1	2	6	0	0	0	0.370	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	WP	ECL	35	91	17	29	3	0	4	19	3	5	0	0.319	.283 (+12%)	.345 (+3%)	.389 (+24%)	.734 (+14%)	204.0
1925	WMP	ECL	14	32	3	9	1	0	1	4	0	4	0	0.281	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	DS	NNL	28	74	14	18	2	3	3	15	1	9	0	0.243	.288 (-16%)	.349 (-7%)	.407 (+16%)	.756 (+5%)	0.0
1926	DS	NNL	33	67	9	20	2	0	4	16	1	6	0	0.299	.279 (+7%)	.345 (+3%)	.390 (+30%)	.735 (+17%)	192.5
1927	DS	NNL	12	26	6	7	1	1	2	6	0	1	0	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	50	25	55	4	2	0
P	124	91	31	191	6	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	COB	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1921	COB	P	12	9	6	26	0	0
1922	ABC	OF	20	15	28	3	0	0
1922	ABC	P	19	16	7	36	0	2
1923	ACB	P	7	5	1	9	0	0
1923	HIL	P	10	7	3	15	1	0
1924	WP	OF	14	9	26	1	2	0
1924	WP	P	16	13	7	40	2	1
1925	WMP	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	WMP	P	12	7	0	0	0	0
1925	DS	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1925	DS	OF	14	0	0	0	0	0
1925	DS	P	12	8	0	0	0	0
1926	DS	P	25	21	6	50	2	5
1927	DS	P	11	5	1	15	1	1