Joe Lotz

Born: 1/2/1891 in Remsen, IA, USA

Died: 1/1/1971 in Castro Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-07-15 | Final Game: 1916-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Peter Lotz

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Biography

Joe Lotz was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played primarily as a position player during a brief career in the early 20th century. His time in Major League Baseball was marked by a stint from July 15, 1916, to September 25, 1916. Over the course of 12 games, Lotz showcased his ability at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .333, which highlighted his potential as a hitter. He recorded 4 hits and drove in 2 runs, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his time in the league. Lotz's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the deadball era's decline and the eventual rise of more offensive-minded play. While his playing time was limited, his .333 batting average remains a testament to his skill during those few games. Lotz's journey in baseball, though short-lived, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players in the early 1900s, an era characterized by fierce competition and a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	12	3	1	0	0	40.0	31	19	1	17	18	4.28	0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 53.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1916	STL	NL	0	3	12	3	1	0	0	40.0	31	19	17	18	4.28	2.78 (-54%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	12	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.333	0.333	0.417	0.750	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +34.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +27.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — +17.1% 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
1916	STL	NL	12	12	1	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	1	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	SLN	P	12	0	1	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12