Don Lund

Born: 5/18/1923 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 12/10/2013 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-01 | Final Game: 1954-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Donald Andrew Lund

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Biography

Don Lund, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1945 until 1954. Primarily known as a position player, Lund played in a total of 281 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 181 hits, including 15 home runs, and drove in 86 runs, finishing with a batting average of .240. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased speed on the base paths, accumulating 5 stolen bases. Lund's playing career unfolded in a post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds was beginning to reshape the landscape of the sport. Despite not being one of the game's most celebrated stars, Lund's versatility and dedication on the field contributed to his teams during a pivotal time in baseball history. He retired in 1954, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the spirit and competitiveness of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
281	753	91	181	36	8	15	86	5	65	113	0.240	0.305	0.369	0.674	-1225.9

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1945	BRO	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BRO	NL	11	20	5	6	2	0	2	5	0	3	7	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	BRO	NL	27	69	9	13	4	0	1	5	1	5	16	0.188	.263 (-29%)	.340 (-28%)	.379 (-24%)	.719 (-26%)	-317.5
1948	SLA	AL	63	161	21	40	7	4	3	25	0	10	17	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.340 (-10%)	.379 (+5%)	.719 (-2%)	-317.5
1949	DET	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	DET	AL	8	23	1	7	0	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	DET	AL	131	421	51	108	21	4	9	47	3	39	65	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.335 (-4%)	.397 (-2%)	.733 (-3%)	-292.6
1954	DET	AL	35	54	4	7	2	0	0	3	1	4	3	0.130	.261 (-50%)	.333 (-44%)	.390 (-57%)	.723 (-51%)	-486.4