Lou Possehl, baseball player, 1946-1952

Lou Possehl

Born: 4/12/1926 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 10/7/1997 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-08-25 | Final Game: 1952-06-04

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

Full name: Louis Thomas Possehl

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Biography

Lou Possehl, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1946 until 1952. Known for his contributions on the mound during a transitional period in baseball, Possehl appeared in a total of 36 games, finishing his career with a record of 2-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26. Over the course of his career, he struck out 22 batters, showcasing flashes of his potential in a league that was evolving in the post-World War II era. Although Possehl did not achieve significant fame or long-term success, his time in the league coincided with a period marked by the integration of baseball and the emergence of new talent. As teams began to embrace diverse players, Possehl's presence on the field represented a link to the rich history of the game, as he navigated the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time. Despite finishing without any saves, his role as a pitcher contributed to the fabric of the game during a time of change, and he remains a part of baseball history for his brief but impactful career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 5 15 8 1 0 0 51.3 62 30 6 24 22 5.26 0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 35.5% 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
1946 PHI NL 1 2 4 4 0 0 0 13.7 19 9 10 4 5.93 3.59 (-65%) -282.6
1947 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 2 0 1 4.15 — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 14.7 17 8 4 7 4.91 4.10 (-20%) -438.8
1951 PHI NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 6.0 9 4 3 6 6.00 — 0.0
1952 PHI NL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 12.7 12 7 7 4 4.97 3.70 (-34%) -887.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 60.2% 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
1946 PHI NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1948 PHI NL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1951 PHI NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 PHI NL 4 2 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
P 15 0 3 10 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 PHI P 4 0 1 3 0 0
1947 PHI P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1948 PHI P 3 0 1 2 0 1
1951 PHI P 2 0 1 1 0 0
1952 PHI P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign IL 1944