Lew Wendell, baseball player, 1915-1926

Lew Wendell

Born: 3/22/1892 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 7/11/1953 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-06-10 | Final Game: 1926-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Lewis Charles Wendell

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Biography

Lew Wendell was a professional baseball player born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1915 to 1926. Primarily serving as a position player, Wendell played a total of 62 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he recorded 18 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .180. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 10 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense in various situations. Wendell's playing period coincided with the early 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving and beginning to attract larger audiences. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his presence in the league during this transitional era reflects the diverse tapestry of talent that characterized baseball in the post-deadball era. Wendell's contributions, though modest in terms of numbers, were part of the broader narrative of the game during a time when players were still defining their roles and the sport was gaining popularity across the United States. He retired on May 22, 1926, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the rich history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 100 3 18 2 1 0 10 0 6 17 0.180 0.226 0.220 0.446 0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 36.8% 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
1915 NY1 NL 20 36 0 8 1 1 0 5 0 2 7 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1916 NY1 NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1924 PHI NL 21 32 3 8 1 0 0 2 0 3 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1925 PHI NL 18 26 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1926 PHI NL 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 45 0 74 24 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 NY1 C 18 0 33 13 4 1
1924 PHI C 17 0 25 6 0 0
1925 PHI C 9 0 16 4 2 0
1926 PHI C 1 0 0 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 46