Lou Louden

Born: 8/19/1919 in West Point, VA, USA

Died: 8/31/1989 in Newark, NJ, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Louis Oliver Louden

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Biography

Lou Louden, born in 1919, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatile skills as a position player. Over the course of his career, Louden has played in 194 games, showcasing his ability to consistently contribute to his team's offensive efforts. With a batting average of .277, he demonstrates solid hitting prowess, accumulating 189 hits along the way. His offensive contributions also include 98 RBIs and 3 home runs, underscoring his capability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Additionally, he has shown speed on the basepaths, recording 13 stolen bases, which adds an exciting dynamic to his playing style. Louden's performance has earned him recognition as a five-time All-Star, highlighting his status as one of the premier players in the league. His ability to excel in high-pressure situations and contribute to his team's success makes him a significant figure in the current era of baseball. As he continues his career, Lou Louden remains a vital part of the game, exemplifying the enduring spirit and competitive nature that define professional baseball today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	0	0	0	4.3	5	5	0	2	5	10.38	0

Career ERA 10.38 vs. league average 3.94 across their career seasons — 163.9% 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
1941	NE	NN2	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	4.3	5	5	2	5	10.38	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
194	683	103	189	27	7	3	98	13	48	0	0.277	0.328	0.350	0.678	-270.9

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1941	NE	NN2	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NYC	NN2	12	36	4	9	1	1	0	8	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	NYC	NN2	30	106	18	33	5	2	0	15	2	4	0.311	.255 (+22%)	.324 (+4%)	.346 (+14%)	.671 (+9%)	111.3
1944	NYC	NN2	27	100	18	35	2	2	0	21	1	5	0.350	.261 (+34%)	.325 (+18%)	.357 (+15%)	.683 (+16%)	244.8
1945	NYC	NN2	24	81	7	23	7	0	1	9	1	4	0.284	.260 (+9%)	.328 (+1%)	.354 (+15%)	.683 (+8%)	91.6
1946	NYC	NN2	38	142	23	32	4	1	0	22	5	8	0.225	.256 (-12%)	.328 (-19%)	.358 (-25%)	.687 (-22%)	-536.9
1947	NYC	NN2	29	108	21	29	4	0	1	12	1	8	0.269	.262 (+2%)	.336 (-2%)	.376 (-11%)	.712 (-7%)	-112.0
1948	NYC	NN2	33	109	12	27	4	1	1	11	3	17	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.340 (+3%)	.379 (-13%)	.719 (-6%)	-69.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.375

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1947	NWS	NYC	3	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.375

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	2	4	1	0	1
C	159	151	825	135	28	12
OF	33	30	51	5	2	1
P	1	1	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	NE	P	1	1	0	3	0	0
1942	NYC	C	7	6	36	6	1	0
1942	NYC	OF	5	4	4	0	0	0
1943	NYC	C	30	28	138	18	4	1
1944	NYC	C	26	26	134	28	7	2
1944	NYC	OF	1	0	1	2	0	0
1945	NYC	C	18	18	99	16	3	3
1945	NYC	OF	6	6	5	0	1	0
1946	NYC	C	37	36	180	28	7	2
1946	NYC	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
1947	NYC	C	29	29	179	31	4	3
1948	NYC	3B	2	2	4	1	0	1
1948	NYC	C	12	8	59	8	2	1
1948	NYC	OF	19	19	40	3	1	1