Louis Graff
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890)
Louis Graff was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1890 for the Syracuse Stars. In 1 career game, he hit .400 with 2 hits and 3 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / —
- Died
- 4/16/1955 in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-06-23
Full name: Louis George Graff
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .400 | .600 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .400 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +53.7% above league average.
Career OBP .400 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.
Career SLG .600 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +70.9% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — +45.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Louis Graff: the record in brief
The bio dates Louis Graff's major league debut to June 23, 1890. Every season row on the page belongs to the Syracuse Stars, in 1890. Graff played primarily as a catcher. Graff was born on July 25, 1866, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Graff died on April 16, 1955, in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA. Louis Graff was the playing name; the full given name is Louis George.
The batting record for Graff: 1 games, 2 hits in 5 at bats, and a .400 average, adding 3 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Graff played in, the .400 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 53.7% above the league. The OPS comparison is 1.000 to a league .688, 45.4% above average. Graff's lone season row is 1890 with the Syracuse Stars: 1 games, 2 hits in 5 at bats.
Graff appears at one position only: catcher, in 1 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Louis Graff
- Was Louis Graff a pitcher?
- No. Louis Graff was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Louis Graff hit?
- Louis Graff hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Louis Graff play for?
- Louis Graff played for one team, the Syracuse Stars (1890).
- What were Louis Graff's career stats?
- In 1 game, Louis Graff had 2 hits and 3 RBI, with a .400 batting average.
- What position did Louis Graff play?
- Louis Graff played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Louis Graff?
- Louis Graff was listed at 5 feet 8 inches.
- What was Louis Graff's career batting average?
- Louis Graff batted .400 over his career, with 2 hits in 5 at bats.
- How many RBI did Louis Graff have?
- Louis Graff drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Louis Graff in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Louis Graff has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.