Luke French
Born: 9/13/1985 in Salina, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-05-15 | Final Game: 2010-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Lucas Stephen French
Biography
Luke French, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 until 2010. He made his debut on May 15, 2009, and concluded his career on October 1, 2010. Over his brief time in the major leagues, French compiled a win-loss record of 9-12 and posted a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.99. Although he did not record any saves, he struck out a total of 79 batters, demonstrating his ability to generate swings and misses.
French’s career unfolded during a period characterized by a focus on offensive prowess in the game, often overshadowing pitchers who did not achieve elite status. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during this era, particularly those trying to establish themselves amid a competitive landscape. Despite the ups and downs of his career, French left an imprint as a reliable option on the mound, particularly valued for his durability and the ability to eat innings during his time with the teams he played for.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.0 | 175 | 86 | 24 | 57 | 79 | 4.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 3.38 | 299.9 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 54 | 28 | 17 | 23 | 6.63 | -1976.9 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 5 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.7 | 88 | 47 | 29 | 37 | 4.83 | -2704.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DET | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 31 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DET | P | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | SEA | P | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |