Zach Lutz, baseball player, 2012-2013

Zach Lutz

Born: 6/3/1986 in Reading, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-04-24 | Final Game: 2013-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Zachary Craig Lutz

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Biography

Zach Lutz was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who played in Major League Baseball from April 24, 2012, to September 28, 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Lutz had a brief career that spanned two seasons and included a total of 22 games at the highest level. He recorded 7 hits during his time in the majors, contributing 2 RBIs and finishing with a batting average of .226. Despite not hitting any home runs and not recording any stolen bases, Lutz's time in the league was marked by his ability to provide depth to the roster and contribute in various capacities. Lutz's career unfolded during a period when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and advanced analytics. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that define many players' careers, his journey through the minor leagues and into the majors reflects the challenges faced by many aspiring athletes in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. After his departure from the game, Lutz remained a figure of interest for fans who appreciate the stories of players who fought for their place in the sport, highlighting the diverse experiences and backgrounds that shape the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 31 3 7 2 0 0 2 0 6 11 0.226 0.351 0.290 0.642 0.0

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
2012 NYN NL 7 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYN NL 15 20 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 6 6 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 11 1 1 0
3B 3 3 0 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 NYN 1B 1 1 10 1 1 0
2013 NYN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2013 NYN 3B 3 3 0 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 NYN NL $490,040
Total Career Earnings $490,040

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Alvernia College Reading PA 2005, 2006, 2007