Carl Lundgren

Born: 2/16/1880 in Marengo, IL, USA

Died: 8/21/1934 in Marengo, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-06-19 | Final Game: 1909-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Carl Leonard Lundgren

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Biography

Carl Lundgren was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1902 to 1909. Born in 1880, Lundgren made his mark in an era characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a solid win-loss record of 91-55, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.42 underscored his ability to limit scoring and solidify his role as a reliable starter. Lundgren was known for his competitive spirit and durability, striking out a total of 535 batters during his time in the league. Additionally, he contributed to his teams from the bullpen, finishing with 6 saves, a notable achievement for a pitcher of that era. His performance played a significant role in a period of baseball history that laid the groundwork for future generations of players, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of the sport. After retiring in 1909, Lundgren left behind a legacy as one of the effective pitchers of his time, remembered for his contributions to the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
91	55	179	149	125	19	6	1322.0	1129	355	16	476	535	2.42	0

Career ERA 2.42 vs. league average 2.72 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1902	CHC	NL	9	9	18	18	17	1	0	160.0	158	35	45	68	1.97	3.17 (+38%)	-
1903	CHC	NL	11	9	27	20	16	0	3	193.0	191	63	60	67	2.94	3.10 (+5%)	-
1904	CHC	NL	17	9	31	27	25	2	1	242.0	203	70	77	106	2.60	2.66 (+2%)	-
1905	CHC	NL	13	5	23	19	16	3	0	169.3	132	42	53	69	2.23	2.82 (+21%)	-
1906	CHC	NL	17	6	27	24	21	5	2	207.7	160	51	89	103	2.21	2.68 (+17%)	-
1907	CHC	NL	18	7	28	25	21	7	0	207.0	130	27	92	84	1.17	2.50 (+53%)	-
1908	CHC	NL	6	9	23	15	9	1	0	138.7	149	65	56	38	4.22	2.40 (-76%)	-
1909	CHC	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	4.3	6	2	4	0	4.15	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
183	460	32	72	8	3	0	26	4	36	133	0.157	0.219	0.187	0.406	-2113.7

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career SLG .187 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.406 vs. league average 0.629 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1902	CHC	NL	20	66	2	7	1	0	5	2	2	24	0.106	.266 (-60%)	.321 (-59%)	.343 (-65%)	.665 (-62%)	-633.1
1903	CHC	NL	27	61	6	7	0	0	3	1	11	16	0.115	.261 (-56%)	.316 (-21%)	.345 (-67%)	.662 (-45%)	-387.8
1904	CHC	NL	31	90	7	20	3	2	8	1	5	25	0.222	.246 (-10%)	.300 (-13%)	.321 (-7%)	.622 (-9%)	-146.7
1905	CHC	NL	24	61	6	11	1	1	3	0	5	15	0.180	.248 (-27%)	.307 (-21%)	.322 (-29%)	.629 (-25%)	-227.9
1906	CHC	NL	28	67	4	12	3	0	2	0	9	22	0.179	.247 (-28%)	.307 (-10%)	.315 (-29%)	.622 (-20%)	-173.5
1907	CHC	NL	28	66	4	7	0	0	3	0	4	20	0.106	.245 (-57%)	.304 (-48%)	.308 (-66%)	.613 (-57%)	-544.7
1908	CHC	NL	23	47	2	7	0	0	1	0	0	10	0.149	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	CHC	NL	2	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	1	3	2	0	0
P	179	111	70	317	16	9
SS	2	0	1	6	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CHN	P	18	0	8	27	5	2
1902	CHN	SS	2	0	1	6	3	1
1903	CHN	P	27	0	8	40	1	0
1904	CHN	P	31	27	21	56	4	2
1905	CHN	P	23	19	11	51	3	1
1906	CHN	2B	1	1	3	2	0	0
1906	CHN	P	27	24	10	53	1	2
1907	CHN	P	28	25	6	56	1	1
1908	CHN	P	23	15	6	34	1	1
1909	CHN	P	2	1	0	0	0	0