Luke Boone
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1918)
Luke Boone was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1918 for the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 315 career games, he hit .209 with 215 hits, 6 home runs, and 76 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 7/29/1982 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-09-09
- Last Game
- 1918-09-02
Full name: Lute Joseph Boone
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 1,028 | 102 | 215 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 76 | 32 | 91 | 111 | .209 | .282 | .261 | .543 | -2,480 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career SLG .261 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.
Career OPS .543 vs. league average .654 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | NYA | AL | 6 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NYA | AL | 106 | 370 | 34 | 82 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 10 | 31 | 41 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .322 (-11%) | .339 (-25%) | .661 (-18%) | -969.8 |
| 1915 | NYA | AL | 130 | 431 | 44 | 88 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 43 | 14 | 41 | 53 | .204 | .250 (-19%) | .318 (-10%) | .332 (-17%) | .651 (-14%) | -806.5 |
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 46 | 124 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | .185 | .248 (-25%) | .314 (-20%) | .326 (-26%) | .640 (-23%) | -400.4 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 27 | 91 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | .198 | .255 (-23%) | .318 (-18%) | .326 (-29%) | .645 (-24%) | -303.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 315 | 1,028 | 102 | 215 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 76 | 32 | 91 | 111 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -2,480 | ||
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
View full game log (319 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 165 | 514 | 57 | 117 | 6 | 42 | .228 |
| Away | 154 | 513 | 45 | 99 | 0 | 37 | .193 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-02 | PIT | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-02 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-01 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-29 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-29 | PIT | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-27 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-27 | PIT | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-24 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-24 | PIT | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1918-08-23 | PIT | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 214 | 0 | 499 | 708 | 45 | 94 |
| 3B | 38 | 0 | 42 | 71 | 5 | 6 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 53 | 0 | 101 | 153 | 27 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | NYA | SS | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | NYA | 2B | 90 | 0 | 238 | 294 | 22 | 32 |
| 1914 | NYA | 3B | 9 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | 2B | 115 | 0 | 249 | 392 | 23 | 59 |
| 1915 | NYA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | SS | 11 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1916 | NYA | 2B | 8 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 1916 | NYA | 3B | 25 | 0 | 24 | 48 | 2 | 5 |
| 1916 | NYA | SS | 12 | 0 | 22 | 39 | 11 | 3 |
| 1918 | PIT | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | PIT | SS | 26 | 0 | 56 | 84 | 12 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 212 |
| Third Base | 39 |
| Shortstop | 58 |
| Right Field | 2 |
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Luke Boone: the record in brief
Luke Boone's major league career runs from a debut on September 9, 1913 to a final game on September 2, 1918. Boone played for the New York Yankees (1913 through 1916) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1918). At 5'9" and 160 pounds, Boone is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Boone batted and threw right-handed. Boone was born on May 6, 1890, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Boone's death is recorded on July 29, 1982, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The given name on file is Lute Joseph Boone.
The batting record for Boone: 315 games, 215 hits in 1,028 at bats, and a .209 average, plus 6 homers, 76 runs batted in, and 32 stolen bases. Boone got on base at a .282 rate and slugged .261 (.543 OPS). The league as a whole hit .254 across Boone's seasons, which puts the .209 career mark 17.5% below average. By OPS the gap is 17.1% below league average (.543 against .654). Boone collected a career-high 88 hits in 1915. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luke Boone
- What years did Luke Boone play?
- Luke Boone played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1918.
- Was Luke Boone a pitcher?
- No. Luke Boone was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Luke Boone hit?
- Luke Boone hit 6 career home runs with 215 hits.
- What teams did Luke Boone play for?
- Luke Boone played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1913–1916) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1918).
- What were Luke Boone's career stats?
- In 315 games, Luke Boone had 215 hits, 6 home runs, 76 RBI, 102 runs, and 32 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- What position did Luke Boone play?
- Luke Boone played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luke Boone and how much did he weigh?
- Luke Boone was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Luke Boone hit each season?
- Luke Boone's home runs by season: 0 in 1913, 0 in 1914, 5 in 1915, 1 in 1916, and 0 in 1918. His most in one season was 5, in 1915.
- What was Luke Boone's career batting average?
- Luke Boone batted .209 over his career, with 215 hits in 1,028 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luke Boone have?
- Luke Boone drove in 76 runs in his career.
- Is Luke Boone in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luke Boone has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.