Red Lutz

Born: 12/17/1898 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 2/22/1984 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-05-31 | Final Game: 1922-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Louis William Lutz

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Biography

Red Lutz, born in 1898, was a position player who briefly graced Major League Baseball in the early 20th century. His professional career was notably short, spanning just one game on May 31, 1922. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, Lutz made a memorable impact by recording one hit in his only appearance, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. This unique statistic reflects the rarity of his opportunity to compete at the highest level of the sport. Lutz's single game in the majors occurred during a period when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. While his career did not see him achieve significant statistical milestones such as home runs or RBIs, his participation in a game during this transformative time in baseball history adds a layer of intrigue to his legacy. Players like Lutz, though not household names, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, showcasing the dreams and determination of athletes striving to make their mark, even if just for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	2.000	3.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +250.3% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +189.1% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +403.4% above league average.

Career OPS 3.000 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +303.7% above 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
1922	CIN	NL	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	CIN	C	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1