Del Lundgren, baseball player, 1924-1927

Del Lundgren

Born: 9/21/1899 in Lindsborg, KS, USA

Died: 10/19/1984 in Lindsborg, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-27 | Final Game: 1927-10-01

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

Full name: Ebin Delmer Lundgren

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Biography

Del Lundgren was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1927. Born in 1899, Lundgren's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to move away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his four seasons in the majors, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.51. Lundgren struck out 54 batters during his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced in his overall performance. Lundgren's tenure in the big leagues came during the mid-1920s, a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes in player dynamics and strategies. Although he did not achieve standout success, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era. As a pitcher, Lundgren represented a generation of athletes who laid the groundwork for future stars, even as they navigated the complexities of playing in a league that was evolving rapidly.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 15 56 19 5 2 0 184.0 220 133 9 118 54 6.51 0

Career ERA 6.51 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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
1924 PIT NL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 16.7 25 12 3 4 6.48 4.13 (-57%) 284.8
1926 BOS AL 0 2 18 1 0 0 0 31.0 35 26 28 11 7.55 4.11 (-84%) -1631.7
1927 BOS AL 5 12 30 17 5 2 0 136.3 160 95 87 39 6.27 4.08 (-54%) -3878.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
56 51 6 7 0 2 0 1 0 1 21 0.137 0.154 0.216 0.370 0.0

Career AVG .137 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.370 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 49.8% 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
1924 PIT NL 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 BOS AL 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BOS AL 30 44 6 7 0 2 0 1 0 0 18 0.159 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 56 0 7 37 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 PIT P 8 0 0 6 0 0
1926 BOS P 18 0 1 9 1 0
1927 BOS P 30 0 6 22 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 56