Lew Whistler, baseball player, 1890-1893

Lew Whistler

Born: 3/10/1868 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 12/30/1959 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-07 | Final Game: 1893-06-15

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Lewis W. Whistler

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Biography

Lew Whistler was a professional baseball player born in 1868, who had a career spanning from 1890 to 1893. Known for his versatility as a position player, Whistler participated in a total of 272 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 247 hits, showcasing a solid ability to make contact at the plate, and finished his career with a batting average of .244. His offensive contributions included 12 home runs and 133 runs batted in (RBIs), highlighting his capability to drive in runs for his team. Whistler was also known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 39 stolen bases throughout his career, which was a notable feat during the late 19th century, a period characterized by a different style of play compared to modern baseball. His career unfolded during an era that saw the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach, making his achievements particularly significant in the context of the evolving game. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Lew Whistler's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 1014 150 247 29 28 12 133 39 100 156 0.244 0.318 0.363 0.681 326.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — near 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
1890 NY1 NL 45 170 27 49 9 7 2 29 8 20 37 0.288 .260 (+11%) .336 (+9%) .351 (+31%) .687 (+20%) 520.8
1891 NY1 NL 72 265 39 65 8 7 3 38 4 24 45 0.245 .254 (-3%) .331 (-5%) .343 (+5%) .675 (avg) -49.8
1892 BLN NL 52 209 32 47 6 6 2 21 12 18 22 0.225 .244 (-8%) .316 (-7%) .327 (+4%) .644 (-1%) -93.2
1892 LS3 NL 80 285 42 67 4 7 5 34 14 30 45 0.235 .244 (-4%) .316 (-1%) .327 (+7%) .644 (+3%) -93.2
1893 LS3 NL 13 47 5 10 1 1 0 9 1 5 5 0.213 — — — — -167.8
1893 STL NL 10 38 5 9 1 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.237 — — — — -167.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 189 0 1999 77 52 113
2B 16 0 28 47 9 3
3B 5 0 3 5 6 0
OF 32 0 33 2 9 0
SS 33 0 52 104 27 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 NY1 1B 45 0 490 10 9 28
1891 NY1 1B 7 0 54 1 1 3
1891 NY1 2B 6 0 12 17 7 1
1891 NY1 3B 5 0 3 5 6 0
1891 NY1 OF 22 0 22 1 8 0
1891 NY1 SS 33 0 52 104 27 7
1892 BLN 1B 51 0 540 26 16 21
1892 BLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1892 LS3 1B 72 0 773 32 18 52
1892 LS3 2B 10 0 16 30 2 2
1893 LS3 1B 13 0 132 8 8 8
1893 SLN 1B 1 0 10 0 0 1
1893 SLN OF 9 0 11 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 189
Second Base 16
Third Base 5
Shortstop 33
Left Field 15
Center Field 5
Right Field 12