Phil Lewis

Born: 10/7/1883 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 8/8/1959 in Port Wentworth, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1908-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Philip Lewis

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Biography

Phil Lewis was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the Major Leagues from 1905 to 1908. Primarily a position player, Lewis showcased his skills over the course of 508 games. His career achievements included accumulating 429 hits, 4 home runs, and 130 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .242. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he also recorded 55 stolen bases, demonstrating a keen ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Lewis's playing career unfolded during the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach in baseball. While he may not have been one of the era's standout stars, his contributions as a consistent player reflected the grit and determination of many athletes of his time. As a member of the early generations of professional baseball, Lewis helped lay the groundwork for the game’s evolution, leaving a lasting legacy as part of baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
508	1775	146	429	33	13	4	130	55	95	107	0.242	0.281	0.282	0.563	-2900.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1905	BRO	NL	118	433	32	110	9	2	3	33	16	16	25	0.254	.248 (+2%)	.307 (-8%)	.322 (-6%)	.629 (-7%)	-589.4
1906	BRO	NL	136	452	40	110	8	4	0	37	14	43	34	0.243	.247 (-2%)	.307 (+1%)	.315 (-12%)	.622 (-6%)	-356.0
1907	BRO	NL	136	475	52	118	11	1	0	30	16	23	27	0.248	.245 (+1%)	.304 (-6%)	.308 (-11%)	.613 (-8%)	-731.9
1908	BRO	NL	118	415	22	91	5	6	1	30	9	13	21	0.219	.240 (-9%)	.298 (-19%)	.306 (-13%)	.605 (-16%)	-1223.7