Lou Camilli
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1972)
Lou Camilli was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1972 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 107 career games, he hit .146 with 22 hits and 3 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-08-09
- Last Game
- 1972-09-24
Full name: Louis Steven Camilli
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 151 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 23 | .146 | .213 | .172 | .386 | -324 |
Career AVG .146 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career SLG .172 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.
Career OPS .386 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 43.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 39 | 81 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .198 | .249 (-21%) | .316 (-15%) | .365 (-39%) | .682 (-28%) | -324.4 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 39 | 41 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .146 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 107 | 151 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 23 | .146 | — | — | — | — | -324 | ||
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 (107 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 87 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | .138 |
| Away | 49 | 64 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .156 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-09-24 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-24 | CLE | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-23 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-12 | CLE | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-10 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-06 | CLE | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-06 | CLE | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-21 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-08-18 | CLE | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-08-17 | CLE | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 19 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1965, 1966, 1967 |
Lou Camilli: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lou Camilli debuted on August 9, 1969 and played a final game on September 24, 1972. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, Camilli is listed as a shortstop. Camilli batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Camilli was born on September 24, 1946, in El Paso, TX, USA. Camilli's full given name, per the bio, is Louis Steven Camilli.
Camilli finished with 22 hits from 151 at bats in 107 games, which works out to .146, plus 3 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .213 and .172 give Camilli a career OPS of .386. Set against a .249 league average for the same years, Camilli's .146 average sits 41.5% below it. The hits column peaks at 16, in 1971. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .198 in 1971, did not top the league's .249.
Most of Camilli's defensive work, 35 games, came at shortstop; the rest of the position table shows second base (19) and third base (14). At shortstop, the fielding record shows 4 errors alongside 21 putouts and 56 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Camilli
- What years did Lou Camilli play?
- Lou Camilli played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1972.
- Was Lou Camilli a pitcher?
- No. Lou Camilli was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Lou Camilli hit?
- Lou Camilli hit 0 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What was Lou Camilli's career batting average?
- Lou Camilli batted .146 over his career, with 22 hits in 151 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lou Camilli have?
- Lou Camilli drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Lou Camilli in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Camilli has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.