Bill Lucas

Born: 1/7/1902 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 6/28/1973 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 147 lbs

Full name: William Myles Lucas

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Biography

Bill Lucas, born in 1902, is an active pitcher who continues to make an impact in professional baseball. With a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.43, Lucas showcases his ability to navigate the challenges of hitting in today's game. His 7 strikeouts and 1 save highlight his capacity not only as a starter but also as a reliable option in critical moments. Lucas plays during a competitive era of baseball, where pitching strategies are constantly evolving. His performance reflects the ongoing emphasis on strikeouts and situational pitching in the modern game. As he continues his career, Lucas remains a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport, adapting his skills to meet the demands of contemporary baseball while contributing to his team's success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	8	5	4	1	1	39.3	39	15	0	12	7	3.43	0

Career ERA 3.43 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 20.5% better 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
1925	HBG	ECL	3	1	7	4	4	1	1	38.3	35	14	11	7	3.29	4.55 (+28%)	363.1
1927	HBG	ECL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.0	4	1	1	0	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	14	1	5	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.357	0.357	0.357	0.714	0.0

Career AVG .357 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +25.3% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — near 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
1925	HBG	ECL	7	14	1	5	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	HBG	ECL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	5	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	HBG	P	7	4	0	0	0	0
1927	HBG	P	1	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8