Lou Raymond

Born: 12/11/1894 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 5/2/1979 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-05-02 | Final Game: 1919-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Louis Anthony Raymond

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Biography

Lou Raymond, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, remains a part of the sport's rich tapestry. He played as a position player and made a singular appearance in Major League Baseball on May 2, 1919. During this lone game, Raymond achieved a notable batting average of .500, recording 1 hit in his only at-bat, although he did not contribute any home runs or runs batted in. Raymond's time in the major leagues was during a transitional period in baseball, shortly after World War I and leading into the Roaring Twenties. This era was characterized by a shift in the style of play and the increasing popularity of the game across the United States. While his career may have been limited to just one game, Lou Raymond's participation in the major leagues highlights the stories of countless players who aspired to greatness, embodying the spirit of the sport during a time when the foundations of modern baseball were being laid.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +90.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +54.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +43.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +49.1% above 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
1919	PHI	NL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	PHI	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1