David Lough

Born: 1/20/1986 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-09-01 | Final Game: 2016-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Dennis Lough

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Biography

David Lough, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016. Lough played primarily as a position player, appearing in 342 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility and solid defensive skills, which allowed him to contribute effectively to his teams. Over the course of his career, he recorded 190 hits, 13 home runs, and 67 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .254. Lough also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, amassing 17 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Lough's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the emphasis on athleticism and versatility was growing. He played a significant role for teams such as the Kansas City Royals, where he was part of a roster that aimed to compete in a highly competitive American League. His contributions helped solidify the depth of his teams, particularly in the outfield. While Lough may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his commitment to the game and his ability to perform in various roles left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
342	749	95	190	29	10	13	67	17	43	138	0.254	0.300	0.371	0.671	-908.5

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

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
2012	KCR	AL	20	59	9	14	2	1	0	2	1	4	9	0.237	.254 (-7%)	.318 (-8%)	.405 (-25%)	.724 (-18%)	-173.9
2013	KCR	AL	96	315	35	90	17	4	5	33	5	10	52	0.286	.253 (+13%)	.317 (-2%)	.396 (+4%)	.714 (+1%)	-19.3
2014	BAL	AL	112	174	31	43	6	3	4	16	8	15	33	0.247	.251 (-2%)	.313 (-2%)	.386 (avg)	.700 (-1%)	-40.7
2015	BAL	AL	84	134	14	27	1	1	4	12	2	5	36	0.201	.254 (-21%)	.316 (-24%)	.404 (-23%)	.721 (-23%)	-571.6
2016	PHI	NL	30	67	6	16	3	1	0	4	1	9	8	0.239	.255 (-6%)	.321 (+6%)	.417 (-25%)	.738 (-11%)	-103.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2014	ALCS	BAL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2014	ALDS2	BAL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	309	192	445	15	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	KCA	OF	17	14	30	0	1	0
2013	KCA	OF	89	80	164	8	2	1
2014	BAL	OF	103	47	135	4	1	0
2015	BAL	OF	77	34	78	2	0	0
2016	PHI	OF	23	17	38	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	165
Center Field	61
Right Field	98
Designated Hitter	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	BAL	AL	$525,500
2014	BAL	AL	$510,500
Total Career Earnings			$1,036,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Mercyhurst College	Erie	PA	2005, 2006, 2007

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2013	Rookie of the Year	AL	8th	1.0	150	0