Lou Gertenrich
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1903)
Lou Gertenrich was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 175 lb
- Died
- 10/20/1933 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-09-15
- Last Game
- 1903-07-21
Full name: Louis Wilhelm Gertenrich
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 52.7% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .675 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | MLA | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-21 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-09-15 | MLA | CHW | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-15 | MLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Gertenrich
- What years did Lou Gertenrich play?
- Lou Gertenrich played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1903.
- Was Lou Gertenrich a pitcher?
- No. Lou Gertenrich was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Lou Gertenrich hit?
- Lou Gertenrich hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Lou Gertenrich's career batting average?
- Lou Gertenrich batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Lou Gertenrich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Gertenrich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Lou Gertenrich play for?
- Lou Gertenrich played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.