Lew Post

Born: 4/12/1875 in Woodland, MI, USA

Died: 8/21/1944 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-21 | Final Game: 1902-09-22

Full name: Lewis George Post

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Biography

Lew Post was a professional baseball player born in 1875, whose career spanned from 1902 to 1909. He played as a position player, primarily during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Post's major league career was brief, appearing in only three games, during which he recorded one hit and drove in two runs, giving him a batting average of .083. Despite the limited opportunities, he contributed to his teams in the capacity he could, showcasing the resilience and determination often found in players of his era. While Post’s statistics may not reflect a long or storied career, his presence on the field during the early 1900s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experiences, like those of many players of his time, underscore the challenges faced by athletes in the evolving landscape of professional baseball. Lew Post's career serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	12	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 74.1% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 74.9% 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
1902	DET	AL	3	12	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	4	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	DET	OF	3	0	4	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	3