Lou Skizas

Born: 6/2/1932 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/17/2023 in Champaign, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-19 | Final Game: 1959-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Louis Peter Skizas

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Biography

Lou Skizas was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1959. As a position player, Skizas played in a total of 239 games, showcasing his skills during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the waning days of the 1950s. He was known for his solid batting ability, finishing his career with a .27 batting average and accumulating 196 hits, including 30 home runs and 86 RBIs. His offensive contributions were complemented by his speed on the base paths, where he recorded 8 stolen bases. Skizas's career unfolded during an era when baseball was beginning to see a shift in player dynamics and fan engagement, following the integration of the sport and the rise of television as a means of following games. Although his career was relatively short-lived, he left an imprint on the teams he played for, demonstrating the competitive spirit and talent that characterized the era. His performance on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the game in the late 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	725	80	196	27	4	30	86	8	50	37	0.270	0.317	0.443	0.759	693.3

Career AVG .270 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .443 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.759 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +5.5% 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
1956	NYY	AL	6	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	KC1	AL	83	297	39	94	11	3	11	39	3	15	17	0.316	.258 (+23%)	.331 (+4%)	.397 (+22%)	.728 (+14%)	0.0
1957	KC1	AL	119	376	34	92	14	1	18	44	5	27	15	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.323 (-8%)	.391 (+10%)	.715 (+2%)	23.9
1958	DET	AL	23	33	4	8	2	0	1	2	0	5	1	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	CHW	AL	8	13	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	2	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0