Lou Nagelsen, baseball player, 1912-1912

Lou Nagelsen

Born: 6/29/1887 in Piqua, OH, USA

Died: 10/22/1965 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-10 | Final Game: 1912-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Louis Marcellus Nagelsen

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Biography

Lou Nagelsen, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 10 to September 16, 1912, a period that coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a time characterized by low scoring and a focus on pitching and defense. Nagelsen played as a position player, but his major league tenure was limited to just two games, during which he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his short time in the big leagues, Nagelsen's journey reflects the challenges faced by many players in that era, where opportunities were scarce and competition was fierce. His experience serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to play at the highest level, often with little recognition or statistical legacy. Nagelsen's brief stint in professional baseball highlights the rich tapestry of the sport's history, even for those whose contributions were not marked by prolific statistical achievements.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1912 CLE AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 2 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 CLE C 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Joseph's College Rensselaer IN 1908, 1909