Art LaVigne

Born: 1/26/1885 in Worcester, MA, USA

Died: 7/18/1950 in Worcester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-24 | Final Game: 1914-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Arthur David LaVigne

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Biography

Art LaVigne was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His Major League career spanned from 1914, where he made his debut on April 24, to October 5 of the same year. LaVigne took to the field in 51 games, where he recorded 14 hits and generated 4 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .156. Despite not hitting any home runs during his brief stint in the majors, he contributed to his teams with his presence on the roster during a time when the game was evolving. LaVigne's career unfolded in a pivotal era for baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented style of play. While his individual statistics may not have stood out, his participation in the league during this formative period reflected the diverse tapestry of players that contributed to the growth of baseball as America's pastime. Although his time in the spotlight was limited, Art LaVigne's journey through the major leagues remains a part of the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	90	10	14	2	0	0	4	0	7	25	0.156	0.216	0.178	0.394	-592.5

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OBP .216 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 40.4% below 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
1914	BUF	FL	51	90	10	14	2	0	0	4	0	7	25	0.156	.255 (-39%)	.322 (-33%)	.339 (-48%)	.661 (-40%)	-592.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	18	0	0	2
C	34	0	133	45	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BUF	1B	3	0	18	0	0	2
1914	BUF	C	34	0	133	45	6	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	35
First Base	3