Lou Schettler

Born: 6/12/1886 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 5/1/1960 in Youngstown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-25 | Final Game: 1910-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Louis Martin Schettler

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Biography

Lou Schettler, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher who played for a brief period during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 25, 1910, to October 1, 1910, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offense-minded approach in the following decade. Although his career was short, Schettler made an impact on the mound, finishing his season with a record of 2-6 and a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.2. Over the course of his limited career, Schettler recorded 62 strikeouts and secured one save, showcasing his ability to compete at the professional level. His contributions on the field, while not extensive in terms of longevity, reflected the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by pitchers during that time. As a member of a generation of players that laid the groundwork for future baseball stars, Lou Schettler remains a notable figure in the sport’s rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	6	27	7	3	0	1	107.0	96	38	2	51	62	3.20	0

Career ERA 3.20 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1910	PHI	NL	2	6	27	7	3	0	1	107.0	96	38	51	62	3.20	2.79 (-15%)	-366.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	41	6	7	0	0	0	1	1	1	11	0.171	0.209	0.171	0.380	0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.380 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 41.0% 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
1910	PHI	NL	27	41	6	7	0	0	0	1	1	1	11	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	27	7	4	24	5	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	PHI	P	27	7	4	24	5	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27