Howard Lohr

Born: 6/3/1892 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/9/1977 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-17 | Final Game: 1916-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Howard Sylvester Lohr

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Biography

Howard Lohr was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. His major league career spanned from 1914 until August 5, 1916, during which he appeared in 21 games as a position player. Despite a relatively brief career, Lohr made his mark with a total of 11 hits, contributing 8 runs batted in (RBIs) and demonstrating his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. His batting average stood at .204, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this transformative period in baseball history. Lohr's role in the game was typical of the time, where players often specialized in certain aspects of the game, and his ability to steal bases indicated a focus on speed and agility. Though he did not hit any home runs during his career, his contributions to his teams were felt in other ways, particularly with his ability to drive in runs when opportunities arose. While not a household name, Howard Lohr's participation in the sport during its evolution helped pave the way for future generations of players who would continue to develop the game into what it is today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	54	6	11	1	1	0	8	3	0	9	0.204	0.204	0.259	0.463	0.0

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .204 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.463 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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	CIN	NL	18	47	6	10	1	1	0	7	2	0	8	0.213	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CLE	AL	3	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	20	0	27	1	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CIN	OF	17	0	24	1	2	1
1916	CLE	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	17
Right Field	4