Lewis Means

Born: 12/14/1898 in Washington, GA, USA

Died: 11/17/1963 in Chicago, IL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Lemuel Lewis Means

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Biography

Lewis Means, born in 1898, is an active position player known for his speed and agility on the baseball field. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 61 games, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's dynamics. With a batting average of .166, Means continues to work on his offensive skills, accumulating 30 hits and driving in 9 runs. While he has yet to hit a home run, his contributions come in other forms, notably through his base running, where he has successfully stolen 5 bases. Means' playing style emphasizes speed and versatility, attributes that are essential in today's game. As a player active in an era characterized by a blend of traditional skills and modern athleticism, he brings a unique perspective to the field. His ongoing career allows him to be a part of the evolving narrative of baseball, where every player contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. Lewis Means exemplifies the determination and resilience that define the journey of a professional athlete.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
61	181	18	30	3	0	0	9	5	10	0	0.166	0.209	0.182	0.392	-1012.8

Career AVG .166 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.392 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	AC	EAS	5	16	1	2	0	0	3	0	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	BBB	IND	34	108	13	16	2	8	0	3	0.148	.282 (-48%)	.344 (-50%)	.390 (-57%)	.734 (-54%)	-1012.8
1924	BBB	NNL	9	23	1	5	0	0	1	5	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	ACB	ECL	10	27	3	6	1	1	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BBB	NNL	3	7	0	1	0	0	1	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	11	0	0	0
2B	8	5	16	14	1	1
3B	1	1	1	4	0	0
C	48	44	178	44	11	1
OF	6	3	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	AC	OF	5	3	2	0	0	0
1923	BBB	2B	5	4	11	9	1	0
1923	BBB	3B	1	1	1	4	0	0
1923	BBB	C	29	27	109	32	7	1
1923	BBB	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1924	BBB	2B	3	1	5	5	0	1
1924	BBB	C	7	7	27	4	2	0
1927	ACB	1B	1	1	11	0	0	0
1927	ACB	C	9	7	31	7	1	0
1928	BBB	C	3	3	11	1	1	0