Lou Lucier, baseball player, 1943-1945

Lou Lucier

Born: 3/23/1918 in Northbridge, MA, USA

Died: 10/18/2014 in Millbury, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-23 | Final Game: 1945-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Louis Joseph Lucier

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Biography

Lou Lucier was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s, a period marked by the impact of World War II on the sport. Born in 1918, Lucier's career spanned from 1943 to June 13, 1945. He made his mark on the game as a reliable left-handed pitcher, contributing to his teams with a competitive spirit during an era when many star players were away serving in the military. Over the course of his brief career, Lucier recorded a win-loss record of 3-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81. He tallied 31 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing his potential as a capable pitcher during his time on the mound. While Lucier's major league tenure was relatively short, he played a role in the development of baseball during a tumultuous time, contributing to the game’s resilience and the eventual return of many stars post-war. His performances remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 33 9 3 0 1 101.7 118 43 2 47 31 3.81 0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1943 BOS AL 3 4 16 9 3 0 0 74.0 94 32 33 23 3.89 3.50 (-11%) -228.4
1944 BOS AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 3 7 2 5.06 — 0.0
1944 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 3 2 1 13.50 — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 1 20.3 14 5 5 5 2.21 3.67 (+40%) 32.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 25 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.200 0.231 0.200 0.431 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.431 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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
1943 BOS AL 16 20 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1944 BOS AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1945 PHI NL 13 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 33 0 8 37 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BOS P 16 0 7 29 1 4
1944 BOS P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1944 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1945 PHI P 13 0 1 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33