Lou Limmer

Born: 3/10/1925 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 4/1/2007 in Boca Raton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-22 | Final Game: 1954-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Abraham Louis Limmer

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Biography

Lou Limmer, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1954. Primarily known as a position player, Limmer played a total of 209 games during his career. He recorded 107 hits and amassed 19 home runs, contributing 62 RBIs to his teams. Despite finishing with a batting average of .202, Limmer's power potential was evident, particularly in an era when the dynamics of the game were shifting toward greater offensive output. Limmer’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see the impact of television and a growing fanbase. His tenure with teams like the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees placed him in a competitive environment, where he had the opportunity to showcase his abilities against some of the era’s top players. Although his playing time was relatively limited, Limmer's contributions on the field reflected the hard-nosed, gritty style of play that characterized baseball in the early 1950s. After hanging up his cleats in 1954, Limmer's legacy remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	530	66	107	19	4	19	62	3	63	77	0.202	0.285	0.360	0.646	-1170.4

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 7.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1951	PHA	AL	94	214	25	34	9	1	5	30	1	28	40	0.159	.260 (-39%)	.336 (-24%)	.385 (-27%)	.721 (-26%)	-1069.2
1954	PHA	AL	115	316	41	73	10	3	14	32	2	35	37	0.231	.261 (-11%)	.333 (-8%)	.390 (+6%)	.723 (-1%)	-101.2