Lou Fette, baseball player, 1937-1945

Lou Fette

Born: 3/15/1907 in Alma, MO, USA

Died: 1/3/1981 in Warrensburg, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-04-26 | Final Game: 1945-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Louis Henry William Fette

Biography

Lou Fette was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 until 1945. Born in 1907, Fette made a significant impact during his career, which spanned the late 1930s and early 1940s, a period marked by the emergence of new talents and the challenges of World War II. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 41-40 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. Fette struck out 194 batters over the course of his career and recorded one save, showcasing his effectiveness in critical situations. Fette's contributions to the game were recognized when he was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among his contemporaries. Pitching during an era that saw the evolution of baseball strategies and player conditioning, Fette's ability to maintain a steady ERA and contribute to his team's efforts made him a notable figure in the league. His legacy is characterized by his consistent performance and the competitive nature of the game during his playing years, marking him as a respected player of his time.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
8.0 7.0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0.143 0.250 0.143 0.393

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
3.0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 16.0 11.0 8.0 2.0 0 0 6.54

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 40 109 97 51 14 1 691.0 658 242 24 248 194 3.15 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 236 10 44 3 2 0 15 0 5 29 0.186 0.203 0.216 0.419 -1119.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 0 24 172 6 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109

Awards & Honors

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Missouri Valley College Marshall MO 1927

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1937 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 29.0 80 0