Luke Hamlin
Born: 7/3/1904 in Ferris Center, MI, USA
Died: 2/18/1978 in Clare, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1933-09-18 | Final Game: 1944-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Lewis Dennison Hamlin
Biography
Luke Hamlin, born in 1904, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1933 until his retirement in 1944. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills during a transformative period in the sport as it moved away from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. Hamlin established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 73 wins and 76 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77.
Hamlin was known for his durability and ability to strike out batters, recording 563 strikeouts over his career. He also contributed to his teams in high-leverage situations, earning 9 saves. His performance reflected the competitive spirit of a league that was rapidly evolving, and he remains a notable figure for his contributions to the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 76 | 261 | 181 | 70 | 12 | 9 | 1405.0 | 1442 | 588 | 106 | 353 | 563 | 3.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 4.86 | -807.6 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 75.3 | 87 | 45 | 44 | 30 | 5.38 | -3242.2 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 11 | 13 | 39 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 185.7 | 183 | 74 | 48 | 93 | 3.59 | 5656.6 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 12 | 15 | 44 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 237.3 | 243 | 97 | 65 | 97 | 3.68 | 3506.5 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 20 | 13 | 40 | 36 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 269.7 | 255 | 109 | 54 | 88 | 3.64 | 307.1 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 9 | 8 | 33 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 182.3 | 183 | 62 | 34 | 91 | 3.06 | 2231.1 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 8 | 8 | 30 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 136.0 | 139 | 64 | 41 | 58 | 4.24 | -724.6 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 112.0 | 128 | 49 | 19 | 38 | 3.94 | 2470.8 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 6 | 12 | 29 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 190.0 | 204 | 79 | 38 | 58 | 3.74 | 271.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 463 | 24 | 76 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 115 | 0.164 | 0.195 | 0.194 | 0.390 | -3082.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | DET | AL | 20 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 41 | 59 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.186 | -435.8 |
| 1938 | BRO | NL | 44 | 78 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.141 | -755.5 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 40 | 103 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.126 | -1048.7 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 35 | 58 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.086 | -734.4 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 30 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.146 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 23 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.243 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 29 | 56 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0.232 | -107.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 261 | 0 | 52 | 171 | 19 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1934 | DET | P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BRO | P | 39 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| 1938 | BRO | P | 44 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| 1939 | BRO | P | 40 | 0 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 33 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1941 | BRO | P | 30 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1942 | PIT | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1944 | PHA | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 261 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 32.0 | 336 | 0 |