Laurie Reis, baseball player, 1877-1878

Laurie Reis

Born: 11/20/1858 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/24/1921 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1877-10-01 | Final Game: 1878-09-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Laurence P. Reis

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Biography

Laurie Reis was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the late 1870s, a time when the game was still evolving in the wake of the post-Civil War era. Born in 1858, Reis played from 1877 until September 3, 1878. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4 wins and 4 losses, showcasing a solid performance on the mound with a noteworthy earned run average (ERA) of 2.0. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 19 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Reis's playing style reflected the characteristics of his era, which was marked by a transition from the early days of baseball to a more structured and competitive environment. While not achieving the fame of some of his contemporaries, Reis's contributions as a pitcher during this formative period helped lay the groundwork for the strategies and skills that would define future generations of players. His career, though short, was a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized the game in its early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 8 8 8 1 0 72.0 84 16 1 10 19 2.00 0

Career ERA 2.00 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 21.6% better 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
1877 CHC NL 3 1 4 4 4 1 0 36.0 29 3 6 11 0.75 2.81 (+73%) -
1878 CHC NL 1 3 4 4 4 0 0 36.0 55 13 4 8 3.25 2.30 (-41%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 36 5 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.139 0.162 0.139 0.301 0.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OBP .162 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 50.8% 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
1877 CHC NL 4 16 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1878 CHC NL 5 20 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 8 0 2 7 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1877 CHN P 4 0 1 4 0 0
1878 CHN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1878 CHN P 4 0 1 3 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8
Left Field 1