Joe Lonnett, baseball player, 1956-1959

Joe Lonnett

Born: 2/7/1927 in Beaver Falls, PA, USA

Died: 12/5/2011 in Beaver, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-22 | Final Game: 1959-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Lonnett

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Biography

Joe Lonnett was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1959. A versatile position player, Lonnett appeared in 143 games over the course of his career. He was known for his perseverance and dedication, contributing to teams during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the evolving playing styles and strategies of the late 1950s. Throughout his career, Lonnett recorded 54 hits, including six home runs, and drove in 27 runs, finishing with a batting average of .166. While his offensive statistics may not have stood out, Lonnett's determination and work ethic earned him a place in the game during an era when power hitting and offensive production were becoming increasingly valued. His journey through the majors exemplified the challenges faced by players of his time, as baseball was navigating the complexities of an ever-changing competitive landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
143 325 22 54 8 0 6 27 0 40 74 0.166 0.259 0.246 0.505 -1477.3

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.505 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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
1956 PHI NL 16 22 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1957 PHI NL 67 160 12 27 5 0 5 15 0 22 39 0.169 .257 (-34%) .323 (-16%) .391 (-25%) .715 (-21%) -579.3
1958 PHI NL 17 50 0 7 2 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.140 .257 (-46%) .324 (-49%) .394 (-54%) .719 (-52%) -452.7
1959 PHI NL 43 93 8 16 1 0 1 10 0 14 17 0.172 .256 (-33%) .323 (-12%) .392 (-45%) .715 (-30%) -445.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 130 98 578 29 5 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 PHI C 7 3 24 2 0 1
1957 PHI C 65 50 305 16 1 3
1958 PHI C 15 12 78 7 1 3
1959 PHI C 43 33 171 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 130