Lloyd Dietz
Born: 2/12/1912 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 10/29/1972 in Beaumont, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-26 | Final Game: 1943-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Lloyd Arthur Dietz
Biography
Lloyd Dietz was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1943. Born in 1912, Dietz made his mark during a challenging era for baseball, as the sport faced interruptions due to World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 14 wins and 16 losses with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87. Dietz's ability to strike out opposing batters was evident, as he recorded 79 strikeouts, alongside contributing 6 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
Dietz's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and a determination to excel amidst the pressures of the time. While his career statistics reflect a solid performance, they also highlight the transitional nature of baseball in the early 1940s, as many players were enlisted for military service, leading to a reshaped league. Lloyd Dietz remains a part of baseball history, representing the resilience of players during a tumultuous period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 16 | 106 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 295.0 | 303 | 127 | 18 | 113 | 79 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 5.87 | -60.6 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 7 | 2 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 100.3 | 88 | 26 | 33 | 22 | 2.33 | -406.4 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 6 | 9 | 40 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 134.3 | 139 | 59 | 57 | 35 | 3.95 | -1664.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36.0 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 6.50 | -447.8 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 73 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.178 | 0.231 | 0.178 | 0.409 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 33 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 40 | 35 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | PIT | NL | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 106 | 0 | 25 | 51 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1941 | PIT | P | 33 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942 | PIT | P | 40 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | PIT | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | MI | 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 |