Lou Klimchock

Born: 10/15/1939 in Hostetter, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-27 | Final Game: 1970-08-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Louis Stephen Klimchock

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Biography

Lou Klimchock, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1958 until 1970. Over the course of his career, which spanned 318 games, Klimchock accumulated 155 hits, 13 home runs, and 69 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .232. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by increased athlete visibility and the evolution of playing styles that began to emphasize power hitting. Klimchock's playing career included stints with several teams, showcasing his versatility on the field. Despite not being known for speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, he contributed to his teams through consistent plate appearances and timely hitting. His journey through the league reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1950s to the late 1960s, an era that saw the rise of numerous legendary players and significant changes in the game's dynamics. Klimchock's contributions, while not always in the spotlight, were a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
318	669	64	155	21	3	13	69	0	31	71	0.232	0.264	0.330	0.595	-597.4

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1958	KC1	AL	2	10	2	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	KC1	AL	17	66	10	18	1	0	4	13	1	6	0.273	.256 (+6%)	.323 (-12%)	.392 (+20%)	.715 (+5%)	33.3
1960	KC1	AL	10	10	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	KC1	AL	57	121	8	26	4	1	1	16	5	13	0.215	.258 (-17%)	.328 (-26%)	.399 (-28%)	.727 (-27%)	-599.4
1962	ATL	NL	8	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	WS2	AL	9	14	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	ATL	NL	24	46	6	9	1	0	0	1	0	12	0.196	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	ATL	NL	10	21	3	7	2	0	0	2	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	ATL	NL	34	39	3	3	0	0	0	3	2	8	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	NYN	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CLE	AL	11	15	0	2	0	0	0	3	1	0	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CLE	AL	90	258	26	74	13	2	6	26	18	14	0.287	.248 (+16%)	.320 (+3%)	.369 (+14%)	.689 (+9%)	355.1
1970	CLE	AL	41	56	5	9	0	0	1	2	3	9	0.161	.253 (-37%)	.325 (-35%)	.385 (-44%)	.711 (-40%)	-386.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	33	23	210	15	5	19
2B	52	44	81	100	5	23
3B	70	64	51	93	15	7
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	7	7	11	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	KC1	2B	2	2	2	6	0	1
1959	KC1	2B	16	16	34	41	4	11
1960	KC1	2B	1	1	0	0	0	0
1961	KC1	1B	11	10	78	4	2	4
1961	KC1	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1961	KC1	3B	6	5	3	6	4	0
1961	KC1	OF	7	7	11	0	0	0
1963	WS2	2B	3	2	3	9	0	1
1963	ML1	1B	12	7	76	6	1	11
1964	ML1	2B	2	0	1	1	0	0
1964	ML1	3B	4	3	2	3	0	0
1965	ML1	1B	4	2	20	4	2	0
1968	CLE	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1968	CLE	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1968	CLE	3B	4	3	0	2	2	0
1969	CLE	2B	21	19	37	34	1	8
1969	CLE	3B	56	53	46	82	9	7
1969	CLE	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	CLE	1B	5	4	35	1	0	4
1970	CLE	2B	5	4	4	8	0	2