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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 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 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 16.0 | 11.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 20 | 10 | 35 | 33 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 259.0 | 243 | 83 | 81 | 70 | 2.88 | 3627.2 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 11 | 13 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 239.7 | 235 | 84 | 79 | 83 | 3.15 | 2618.6 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 10 | 10 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 146.0 | 123 | 48 | 61 | 35 | 2.96 | -471.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.3 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 5.57 | -294.7 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5.73 | -439.1 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BSN | NL | 36 | 92 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.239 | -472.0 |
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 33 | 85 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.188 | -647.2 |
| 1939 | BSN | NL | 27 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BSN | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 109 | 0 | 24 | 172 | 6 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | BSN | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 3 | 3 |
| 1938 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 10 | 56 | 0 | 4 |
| 1939 | BSN | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | BSN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P2 |
| 1937 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
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 |