Buddy Lewis

Born: 8/10/1916 in Gastonia, NC, USA

Died: 2/18/2011 in Gastonia, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-09-16 | Final Game: 1949-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Kelly Lewis

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Biography

Buddy Lewis was a talented position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1949. Born in 1916, he played the majority of his career with the Washington Senators, where he became known for his impressive batting skills and versatility on the field. Over the course of 1,349 games, Lewis recorded 1,563 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .297. His offensive contributions included 71 home runs and 607 RBIs, along with 83 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to both drive in runs and add speed to the basepaths. Lewis was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, a testament to his talent and the respect he earned among his peers. His playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate and a solid defensive presence, making him a valuable asset to his team during a competitive era in baseball. His career unfolded during a time of significant change in the sport, as the game was evolving in the wake of World War II and the eventual integration of baseball. Through his contributions on the field, Buddy Lewis left a lasting legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1349	5261	830	1563	249	93	71	607	83	573	303	0.297	0.368	0.420	0.789	10323.9

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career OBP .368 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.789 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — +9.2% above 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
1935	WSN	AL	8	28	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	WSN	AL	143	601	100	175	21	13	6	67	6	47	46	0.291	.283 (+3%)	.349 (-1%)	.404 (-1%)	.753 (-1%)	-185.9
1937	WSN	AL	156	668	107	210	32	6	10	79	11	52	44	0.314	.276 (+14%)	.342 (+7%)	.398 (+7%)	.740 (+7%)	992.8
1938	WSN	AL	151	656	122	194	35	9	12	91	17	58	35	0.296	.272 (+8%)	.341 (+4%)	.392 (+10%)	.734 (+7%)	869.9
1939	WSN	AL	140	536	87	171	23	16	10	75	10	72	27	0.319	.274 (+16%)	.342 (+17%)	.393 (+22%)	.735 (+20%)	2253.4
1940	WSN	AL	148	600	101	190	38	10	6	63	15	74	36	0.317	.267 (+19%)	.335 (+17%)	.387 (+14%)	.722 (+16%)	2047.0
1941	WSN	AL	149	569	97	169	29	11	9	72	10	82	30	0.297	.262 (+13%)	.332 (+16%)	.373 (+16%)	.705 (+16%)	1994.4
1945	WSN	AL	69	258	42	86	14	7	2	37	1	37	15	0.333	.260 (+28%)	.328 (+29%)	.354 (+31%)	.683 (+30%)	1424.0
1946	WSN	AL	150	582	82	170	28	13	7	45	5	59	26	0.292	.256 (+14%)	.328 (+9%)	.358 (+17%)	.687 (+13%)	1469.8
1947	WSN	AL	140	506	67	132	15	4	6	48	6	51	27	0.261	.262 (-1%)	.336 (-2%)	.376 (-9%)	.712 (-6%)	-554.2
1949	WSN	AL	95	257	25	63	14	4	3	28	2	41	12	0.245	.262 (-7%)	.343 (+3%)	.384 (-5%)	.727 (-1%)	12.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	671	0	679	1415	164	141
OF	619	0	1285	66	41	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1935	WS1	3B	6	5	11	1	1
1936	WS1	3B	139	152	297	32	24
1937	WS1	3B	156	146	293	29	32
1938	WS1	3B	151	161	329	47	32
1939	WS1	3B	134	122	326	32	31
1940	WS1	3B	36	42	72	6	11
1940	WS1	OF	112	206	11	9	1
1941	WS1	3B	49	51	87	17	10
1941	WS1	OF	96	229	16	7	3
1945	WS1	OF	69	151	8	3	3
1946	WS1	OF	145	304	16	10	5
1947	WS1	OF	130	259	11	9	2
1949	WS1	OF	67	136	4	3	1