Joe Lahoud

Born: 4/14/1947 in Danbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-10 | Final Game: 1978-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Joseph Michael Lahoud

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Biography

Joe Lahoud was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1968 to 1978. Born in 1947, he made his mark primarily as a position player during an era that bridged the late 1960s through the mid-1970s, a time characterized by both the tail end of the pitching-dominated deadball era and the emergence of more offensive-minded play. Over the course of his career, Lahoud played in 791 games, showcasing his skills with a bat that resulted in 429 hits and 65 home runs. He drove in 218 runs and maintained a batting average of .223, reflecting the challenges he faced in a competitive league. Lahoud’s playing style was marked by a combination of power and speed, evident in his 20 stolen bases throughout his time in the Major Leagues. While his batting average may not have been eye-popping, his contributions on the field were significant, particularly in the context of a game that was evolving towards a more power-centric approach. Lahoud's journey through the leagues included stints with several teams, allowing him to be part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period in the sport. After his retirement on May 24, 1978, he remained a part of baseball lore, remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and the era he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
791	1925	239	429	68	12	65	218	20	309	339	0.223	0.334	0.372	0.706	1984.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.692 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
1968	BOS	AL	29	78	5	15	1	0	1	6	0	16	16	0.192	.236 (-19%)	.298 (+10%)	.340 (-28%)	.638 (-10%)	-42.2
1969	BOS	AL	101	218	32	41	5	0	9	21	2	40	43	0.188	.248 (-24%)	.320 (-1%)	.369 (-9%)	.689 (-5%)	-113.0
1970	BOS	AL	17	49	6	12	1	0	2	5	0	7	6	0.245	—	—	—	—	32.1
1971	BOS	AL	107	256	39	55	9	3	14	32	2	40	45	0.215	.249 (-14%)	.316 (+4%)	.365 (+20%)	.682 (+13%)	634.7
1972	ATL	AL	111	316	35	75	9	3	12	34	3	45	54	0.237	.243 (-3%)	.310 (+7%)	.353 (+13%)	.664 (+10%)	619.5
1973	ATL	AL	96	225	29	46	9	0	5	26	5	27	36	0.204	.256 (-20%)	.325 (-7%)	.378 (-18%)	.703 (-13%)	-474.0
1974	LAA	AL	127	325	46	88	16	3	13	44	4	47	57	0.271	.256 (+5%)	.324 (+13%)	.369 (+24%)	.693 (+19%)	1256.4
1975	LAA	AL	76	192	21	41	6	2	6	33	2	48	33	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.327 (+14%)	.374 (-4%)	.701 (+4%)	328.9
1976	LAA	AL	42	96	8	17	4	0	0	4	0	18	16	0.177	.255 (-31%)	.320 (avg)	.360 (-39%)	.681 (-21%)	-248.9
1976	TEX	AL	38	89	10	20	3	1	1	5	1	10	16	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.320 (-5%)	.360 (-13%)	.681 (-9%)	-248.9
1977	KCR	AL	34	65	8	17	5	0	2	8	1	11	16	0.262	.264 (-1%)	.329 (+10%)	.401 (+7%)	.730 (+9%)	114.7
1978	KCR	AL	13	16	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1977	ALCS	KCA	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	492	406	819	25	18	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	BOS	OF	25	22	23	2	2	0
1969	BOS	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1969	BOS	OF	66	47	91	3	2	0
1970	BOS	OF	13	11	23	3	1	0
1971	BOS	OF	69	64	139	4	1	3
1972	ML4	OF	97	91	189	2	5	0
1973	ML4	OF	40	33	85	2	0	1
1974	CAL	OF	106	77	156	6	4	2
1975	CAL	OF	29	24	41	1	0	0
1976	CAL	OF	26	23	51	0	2	0
1976	TEX	OF	5	1	3	0	0	0
1977	KCA	OF	15	13	18	2	1	0
1978	KCA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0