Lou Bevil
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942)
Lou Bevil was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1942 for the Washington Senators. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.52 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 2/1/1973 in Dixon, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-09-02
- Last Game
- 1942-09-13
Full name: Louis Eugene Bevil
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 6.52 | 3.57 (-83%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 6.52 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS1 | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18.90 |
| Away | 2 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-13 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-11 | MIN | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-06 | MIN | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-13 | MIN | DET | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-11 | MIN | SLA | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-06 | MIN | NYY | — | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1942-09-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 0.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
Lou Bevil: the record in brief
Lou Bevil played a first major league game on September 2, 1942 and a last one on September 13, 1942. All of the seasons listed were played for the Washington Senators. Bevil, born on November 27, 1922, in Nelson, IL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Bevil's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. Bevil's death is recorded on February 1, 1973, in Dixon, IL, USA. On the record, Lou Bevil was born Louis Eugene Bevil.
Bevil's career pitching line is 0 wins, 1 loss and a 6.52 ERA over 4 appearances. The totals include 2 strikeouts. Against a 3.57 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.52 mark was 82.7% worse. Bevil's only pitching season is 1942: 4 games, 2 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Bevil
- Was Lou Bevil a pitcher?
- Yes. Lou Bevil pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lou Bevil hit?
- Lou Bevil hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Lou Bevil play for?
- Lou Bevil played for one team, the Washington Senators (1942).
- What were Lou Bevil's career stats?
- In 4 games, Lou Bevil went 0-1 with a 6.52 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 9.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Lou Bevil play?
- Lou Bevil played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lou Bevil and how much did he weigh?
- Lou Bevil was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Lou Bevil's career ERA?
- Lou Bevil finished with a 6.52 career ERA, going 0-1 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lou Bevil have?
- Lou Bevil recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Lou Bevil in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Bevil has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.