William Louden

Born: 8/27/1883 in Pittsburg, PA, USA

Died: 12/8/1935 in Piedmont, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-13 | Final Game: 1916-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William P. Louden

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

William Louden, born in 1883, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1907 to 1916. Over the course of his 603 games, Louden showcased his versatility and athleticism, finishing with 507 hits and a batting average of .261. He demonstrated a keen ability to contribute offensively, amassing 12 home runs and 202 RBIs, while also displaying speed on the bases with 112 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Louden's career unfolded during a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to embrace a more strategic and dynamic style of play. His contributions on the field were characterized by his ability to combine power with speed, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who navigated the challenges of the era, Louden left a lasting impact, and his statistics highlight a career marked by consistent performance and dedication to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
603	1942	267	507	61	22	12	202	112	254	209	0.261	0.355	0.334	0.689	2538.8

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +5.1% 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
1907	NYY	AL	4	9	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	DET	AL	122	403	57	97	12	4	1	36	28	58	44	0.241	.268 (-10%)	.335 (+5%)	.358 (-17%)	.694 (-6%)	-232.3
1913	DET	AL	76	191	28	46	4	5	0	23	6	24	22	0.241	.259 (-7%)	.325 (+6%)	.345 (-9%)	.670 (-2%)	21.2
1914	BUF	FL	126	431	73	135	11	4	6	63	35	52	41	0.313	.255 (+23%)	.322 (+21%)	.339 (+18%)	.661 (+19%)	1756.5
1915	BUF	FL	141	469	67	132	18	5	4	48	30	64	45	0.281	.250 (+12%)	.318 (+17%)	.332 (+10%)	.651 (+14%)	1432.4
1916	CIN	NL	134	439	38	96	16	4	1	32	12	54	54	0.219	.248 (-12%)	.314 (avg)	.326 (-14%)	.640 (-7%)	-438.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	313	0	672	967	66	115
3B	74	3	86	170	22	10
OF	5	0	5	1	0	0
SS	176	0	420	479	67	47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	NYA	3B	3	3	4	8	4	0
1912	DET	2B	87	0	200	288	25	25
1912	DET	3B	26	0	32	61	11	0
1912	DET	SS	5	0	10	21	3	0
1913	DET	2B	30	0	43	72	12	6
1913	DET	3B	26	0	23	59	5	4
1913	DET	OF	5	0	5	1	0	0
1913	DET	SS	6	0	5	14	0	1
1914	BUF	SS	115	0	299	285	43	34
1915	BUF	2B	88	0	191	262	10	36
1915	BUF	3B	19	0	27	42	2	6
1915	BUF	SS	27	0	65	87	15	9
1916	CIN	2B	108	0	238	345	19	48
1916	CIN	SS	23	0	41	72	6	3