Joe Lucey, baseball player, 1920-1925

Joe Lucey

Born: 3/27/1897 in Holyoke, MA, USA

Died: 7/30/1980 in Holyoke, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-07-06 | Final Game: 1925-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Joseph Earl Lucey

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Biography

Joe Lucey was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1920s. He played as a position player from 1920 to 1925, participating in a total of 13 games. Lucey recorded 2 hits throughout his brief career, posting a batting average of .111. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges and competitive nature of baseball in that era, which was marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style of play. Lucey's career coincided with a time of significant evolution in Major League Baseball, as teams began to embrace the long ball and more aggressive styles of play. Although his playing time was limited, Lucey's presence in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experience serves as a reminder of the many players who have passed through the ranks, often leaving their mark in ways that go beyond just statistics.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 7 2 0 0 0 11.0 18 11 0 14 2 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.55 across their career seasons — 97.7% 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
1925 BOS AL 0 1 7 2 0 0 0 11.0 18 11 14 2 9.00 4.55 (-98%) -690.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 69.5% 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
1920 NYY AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1925 BOS AL 10 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
P 7 0 2 6 1 0
SS 4 0 7 7 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 NYA 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1920 NYA SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
1925 BOS P 7 0 2 6 1 0
1925 BOS SS 3 0 7 5 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
Second Base 1
Shortstop 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Catholic University of America Washington DC 1919, 1920
Fordham University New York NY 1918