Billy Lush

Born: 11/10/1873 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 8/28/1951 in Hawthorne, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-09-03 | Final Game: 1904-10-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Lucas Lush

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Biography

Billy Lush was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1873, Lush's career spanned from 1895 to 1904, during a transformative period for Major League Baseball. Known for his versatility as a position player, he appeared in 489 games and compiled a career batting average of .249. Lush was a consistent contributor at the plate, amassing 429 hits, including 8 home runs, and driving in 152 runs over his career. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 84 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat but with his legs as well. Lush played during an era characterized by evolving strategies and a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism. His contributions to the game were significant, as he navigated the competitive landscape of baseball just before the sport experienced major changes leading into the Deadball Era. Though not a household name, Lush's dedication and performance left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
489	1722	294	429	49	35	8	152	84	291	228	0.249	0.360	0.332	0.692	2572.3

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — near 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
1895	WAS	NL	5	18	2	6	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1896	WAS	NL	97	352	74	87	9	11	4	45	28	66	49	0.247	.290 (-15%)	.354 (+4%)	.387 (-5%)	.741 (avg)	107.6
1897	WAS	NL	3	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	BSN	NL	7	27	2	5	1	1	0	3	0	3	4	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	BSN	NL	120	413	68	92	8	1	2	19	30	76	56	0.223	.266 (-17%)	.321 (+8%)	.343 (-24%)	.665 (-9%)	-246.0
1903	DET	AL	119	423	71	116	18	14	1	33	14	70	53	0.274	.261 (+5%)	.316 (+19%)	.345 (+13%)	.662 (+16%)	1484.7
1904	CLE	AL	138	477	76	123	13	8	1	50	12	72	63	0.258	.246 (+4%)	.300 (+19%)	.321 (+1%)	.622 (+10%)	1226.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	6	0	12	7	4	1
3B	13	0	15	19	2	0
OF	461	138	925	74	60	18
SS	3	0	6	6	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	WAS	OF	5	0	9	0	4	0
1896	WAS	2B	3	0	3	4	2	0
1896	WAS	OF	91	0	142	19	21	4
1897	WAS	OF	3	0	5	1	0	0
1901	BSN	OF	7	0	22	2	1	1
1902	BSN	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1902	BSN	OF	116	0	251	24	14	5
1903	DET	2B	3	0	9	3	2	1
1903	DET	3B	12	0	15	17	2	0
1903	DET	OF	101	0	227	17	8	4
1903	DET	SS	3	0	6	6	3	1
1904	CLE	OF	138	138	269	11	12	4