David Lenz

Born: 1/1/1851 in Germany

Died: 5/21/1886 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-07 | Final Game: 1872-05-21

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Biography

David Lenz, born in 1851, was a position player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early days of the sport. His career spanned from May 7 to May 21 in 1872, a time when baseball was still in its infancy and evolving rapidly in terms of rules and popularity. Lenz played in a total of 4 games, where he recorded 1 hit in 12 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .083. Despite not making a significant offensive impact, his participation in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball history. The 1872 season was notable as it marked the re-establishment of professional baseball after the Civil War, and players like Lenz were part of a generation that helped lay the groundwork for the future of the game. While his playing statistics may not have stood out, Lenz's involvement in the league reflects the challenges and aspirations of athletes during a formative era in baseball. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the development of the sport, even if their legacies were not defined by towering statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 70.8% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .297 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 76.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 74.2% 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
1872 BR1 4 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 4 4 11 0 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR1 C 4 4 11 0 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4