Lew Camp
Born: 2/23/1868 in Columbus, OH, USA
Died: 10/1/1948 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-08-25 | Final Game: 1894-05-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Robert Plantagenet Llewellan Camp
Biography
Lew Camp was a professional baseball player born in 1868, whose career spanned from 1892 to 1894. Camp was primarily a position player, appearing in 88 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable impact on the game with a total of 77 hits, 4 home runs, and 31 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .231. His speed on the base paths was evident, as he successfully stole 42 bases, showcasing the aggressive, fast-paced style of play that characterized the late 19th century.
Competing in an era that witnessed the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the early 1900s, Camp's contributions reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball. While his overall statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his agility and base-stealing prowess were significant assets that contributed to his teams' strategies during his brief but impactful career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 334 | 57 | 77 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 42 | 37 | 52 | 0.231 | 0.311 | 0.350 | 0.661 | -95.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | STL | NL | 42 | 145 | 19 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 0.207 | -215.1 |
| 1893 | CHC | NL | 38 | 156 | 37 | 41 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 0.263 | 120.1 |
| 1894 | CHC | NL | 8 | 33 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 0 | 42 | 49 | 12 | 9 |
| 3B | 55 | 0 | 60 | 89 | 37 | 6 |
| OF | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | SLN | 3B | 39 | 0 | 37 | 62 | 28 | 4 |
| 1892 | SLN | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1893 | CHN | 2B | 9 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| 1893 | CHN | 3B | 16 | 0 | 23 | 27 | 9 | 2 |
| 1893 | CHN | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1893 | CHN | OF | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1894 | CHN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 26 | 18 | 9 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 55 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 1 |