Lou Finney
Born: 8/13/1910 in Buffalo, AL, USA
Died: 4/22/1966 in Lafayette, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1931-09-12 | Final Game: 1947-05-08
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Louis Klopsche Finney
Biography
Lou Finney was a distinguished position player in Major League Baseball who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1931 to 1947. Born in 1910, Finney played 1,270 games and recorded a total of 1,329 hits, culminating in a commendable career batting average of .287. Known for his steady offensive presence, he achieved 31 home runs and drove in 494 runs throughout his tenure. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths, stealing 39 bases. Finney's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers during a competitive era in baseball.
Finney's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the transition from the lively ball era to a more modern approach to the game. His ability to combine contact hitting with occasional power made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not be a household name today, Lou Finney's contributions to the sport and his consistent performance on the field left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1270 | 4631 | 643 | 1329 | 203 | 85 | 31 | 494 | 39 | 329 | 186 | 0.287 | 0.336 | 0.388 | 0.723 | -497.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHA | AL | 9 | 24 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 74 | 240 | 26 | 64 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 0.267 | -210.9 |
| 1934 | PHA | AL | 92 | 272 | 32 | 76 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 0.279 | -491.0 |
| 1935 | PHA | AL | 109 | 410 | 45 | 112 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 0.273 | -1141.8 |
| 1936 | PHA | AL | 151 | 653 | 100 | 197 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 7 | 47 | 22 | 0.302 | -461.7 |
| 1937 | PHA | AL | 92 | 379 | 53 | 95 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 16 | 0.251 | -1198.9 |
| 1938 | PHA | AL | 122 | 454 | 61 | 125 | 21 | 12 | 10 | 48 | 5 | 39 | 25 | 0.275 | 266.4 |
| 1939 | BOS | AL | 95 | 249 | 43 | 81 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 2 | 24 | 11 | 0.325 | 512.9 |
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 9 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.136 | 512.9 |
| 1940 | BOS | AL | 130 | 534 | 73 | 171 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 73 | 5 | 33 | 13 | 0.320 | 1231.9 |
| 1941 | BOS | AL | 127 | 497 | 83 | 143 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 53 | 2 | 38 | 17 | 0.288 | 312.2 |
| 1942 | BOS | AL | 113 | 397 | 58 | 113 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 61 | 3 | 29 | 11 | 0.285 | 389.0 |
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 68 | 251 | 37 | 72 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 0.287 | 87.6 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 57 | 213 | 24 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 0.277 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 16 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 4 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 415 | 0 | 3781 | 191 | 39 | 320 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 688 | 0 | 1483 | 56 | 63 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | PHA | OF | 8 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | PHA | OF | 63 | 0 | 136 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 1934 | PHA | 1B | 15 | 0 | 120 | 9 | 2 | 16 |
| 1934 | PHA | OF | 54 | 0 | 112 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 1935 | PHA | 1B | 18 | 0 | 171 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| 1935 | PHA | OF | 76 | 0 | 145 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| 1936 | PHA | 1B | 78 | 0 | 782 | 34 | 8 | 70 |
| 1936 | PHA | OF | 73 | 0 | 179 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1937 | PHA | 1B | 50 | 0 | 428 | 28 | 5 | 38 |
| 1937 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | PHA | OF | 39 | 0 | 91 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 1938 | PHA | 1B | 64 | 0 | 574 | 24 | 6 | 35 |
| 1938 | PHA | OF | 46 | 0 | 124 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1939 | BOS | 1B | 32 | 0 | 280 | 11 | 4 | 27 |
| 1939 | BOS | OF | 24 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1939 | PHA | OF | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | BOS | 1B | 51 | 0 | 504 | 23 | 3 | 41 |
| 1940 | BOS | OF | 69 | 0 | 148 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 1941 | BOS | 1B | 24 | 0 | 214 | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| 1941 | BOS | OF | 92 | 0 | 181 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| 1942 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1942 | BOS | OF | 95 | 0 | 199 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1944 | BOS | 1B | 59 | 0 | 521 | 23 | 7 | 53 |
| 1944 | BOS | OF | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | SLA | 1B | 22 | 0 | 165 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| 1945 | SLA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | SLA | OF | 36 | 0 | 68 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | SLA | OF | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 414 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 121 |
| Center Field | 104 |
| Right Field | 472 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 29th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |