Lefty Houtz, baseball player, 1899-1899

Lefty Houtz

Born: 9/4/1875 in Connersville, IN, USA

Died: 2/15/1959 in St. Marys, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-07-23 | Final Game: 1899-07-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Fred Fritz Houtz

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Biography

Lefty Houtz, born in 1875, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from July 23, 1899, to July 26, 1899. Primarily playing as a position player, Houtz appeared in five games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded four hits in 17 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .235. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his short stint, he did manage to steal one base, showcasing a degree of speed on the basepaths. Houtz played in a transitional era of baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic style that would characterize the following decades. Although his time in the league was limited, Lefty Houtz's participation in Major League Baseball during this formative period contributed to the rich tapestry of the game's history. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who have passed through the majors, each leaving their mark in some way, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 17 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 2 0.235 0.381 0.353 0.734 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .381 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — near 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
1899 CIN NL 5 17 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 4 2 0.235 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 17 4 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1899 CIN OF 5 0 17 4 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 4