Lou McEvoy

Born: 5/30/1902 in Williamsburg, KS, USA

Died: 12/17/1953 in Webster Groves, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-04-28 | Final Game: 1931-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Louis Anthony McEvoy

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Biography

Lou McEvoy was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early 1930s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively charged game. Born in 1902, McEvoy's Major League career spanned from April 28, 1930, to July 26, 1931. Over the course of his brief tenure in the big leagues, he compiled a record of 1-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.79. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, he demonstrated resilience and a competitive spirit, notching a total of 17 strikeouts and securing 4 saves throughout his career. McEvoy's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his time, as pitchers began adapting to the increasing emphasis on hitting. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a pitcher in a rapidly changing era of the game are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his departure from the Major Leagues, McEvoy remained a figure in the world of baseball, representing the many players who contributed to the sport's development during a pivotal time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	34	1	0	0	4	64.7	83	56	5	41	17	7.79	0

Career ERA 7.79 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — 74.4% 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
1930	NYY	AL	1	3	28	1	0	0	3	52.3	64	39	29	14	6.71	4.80 (-40%)	-
1931	NYY	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	1	12.3	19	17	12	3	12.41	4.10 (-203%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	20	5	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	0.100	0.100	0.200	0.300	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 65.0% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 60.4% 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
1930	NYY	AL	28	16	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	NYY	AL	6	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	0	3	12	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1930	NYA	P	28	0	2	8	3	0
1931	NYA	P	6	0	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Mary's College	St. Mary's	KS	1923, 1924, 1925