Augie Prudhomme

Born: 11/20/1902 in Frierson, LA, USA

Died: 10/4/1992 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-19 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: John Olgus Prudhomme

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Biography

Augie Prudhomme was a professional baseball pitcher active in the late 1920s. Born in 1902, Prudhomme's career spanned from April 19, 1929, to October 6, 1929. Throughout his brief time in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 1-6 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.22. He showcased his ability to strike out batters, totaling 26 strikeouts, and contributed to his team's efforts with one save. Prudhomme's playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Although his time in the majors was limited, Prudhomme's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experience serves as a reminder of the many players who participated in the game during this dynamic time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	34	6	2	0	1	94.0	119	65	7	53	26	6.22	0

Career ERA 6.22 vs. league average 4.60 across their career seasons — 35.3% 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
1929	DET	AL	1	6	34	6	2	0	1	94.0	119	65	53	26	6.22	4.60 (-35%)	-2191.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	21	2	5	2	0	0	0	0	3	8	0.238	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1929	DET	AL	34	21	2	5	2	0	0	0	0	3	8	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	0	3	24	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	DET	P	34	0	3	24	1	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34