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 |
Lou Gertenrich: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lou Gertenrich debuted on September 15, 1901 and played a final game on July 21, 1903. Gertenrich played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1901) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1903). Gertenrich, a right fielder by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Gertenrich is listed at 5 feet, 8 inches and 175 pounds. The birth record reads May 4, 1875, in Chicago, IL, USA. Gertenrich died on October 20, 1933, in Chicago, IL, USA. The given name on file is Louis Wilhelm Gertenrich.
Gertenrich collected 1 hits in 6 at bats across 3 games, good for a .167 batting average. The league as a whole hit .267 across Gertenrich's seasons, which puts the .167 career mark 37.5% below average. The OPS comparison is .333 to a league .675, 50.6% below average. 1901 produced Gertenrich's most hits, 1 of them for the Milwaukee Brewers. The best average in the busiest seasons was .333, in 1901.
Gertenrich appears at one position only: right field, in 2 games.
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 hit.
- What teams did Lou Gertenrich play for?
- Lou Gertenrich played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (1901) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1903).
- What were Lou Gertenrich's career stats?
- In 3 games, Lou Gertenrich had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Lou Gertenrich play?
- Lou Gertenrich played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lou Gertenrich and how much did he weigh?
- Lou Gertenrich was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 175 pounds.
- 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.