Lon Ury

Born: 1877 in Fort Scott, KS, USA

Died: 3/4/1918 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-09 | Final Game: 1903-09-12

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Louis Newton Ury

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Biography

Lon Ury was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would emerge in the following decades. Ury's Major League career spanned from September 9, 1903, to September 12, 1903, during which he played in two games. Although his time in the big leagues was brief, Ury's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a formative period for the sport. In his limited appearances, Ury recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. His career statistics reflect the challenges faced by players in that era, where hitting prowess was often defined by the ability to make contact in a game heavily influenced by pitching and fielding. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, Ury's participation in Major League Baseball adds to the narrative of the sport's evolution and the myriad of players who contributed to its legacy, however briefly.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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
1903	STL	NL	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	23	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	SLN	1B	2	0	23	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2