Lou Hardie

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1891)

Lou Hardie was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1891 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 81 career games, he hit .223 with 67 hits, 3 home runs, and 21 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

AVG .223
HR 3
RBI 21
H 67
OPS .601
PIV -570
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / —
Height / Weight
5'11" / 180 lb
Born
8/24/1864 in New York, NY, USA
Died
3/5/1929 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1884-05-22
Last Game
1891-08-05

Full name: Louis Winfred Hardie

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Career Batting Statistics

Lou Hardie — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 300 28 67 10 3 3 21 8 30 56 .223 .294 .307 .601 -570

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OPS .601 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Lou Hardie — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1884 PHI NL 3 8 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .375 — — — — 0.0
1886 CHN NL 16 51 4 9 0 0 0 3 1 4 10 .176 .246 (-28%) .302 (-22%) .331 (-47%) .634 (-35%) -238.0
1890 BSN NL 47 185 17 42 8 0 3 17 4 18 36 .227 .260 (-13%) .336 (-12%) .351 (-9%) .687 (-11%) -317.9
1891 BL3 AA 15 56 7 13 0 3 0 1 3 8 8 .232 .254 (-9%) .331 (-1%) .343 (-1%) .675 (-1%) -14.6
Career · 4 seasons 81 300 28 67 10 3 3 21 8 30 56 .223 — — — — -570

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.

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Lou Hardie — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 14 0 0 0
3B 8 0 6 12 4 0
C 41 0 193 49 24 3
OF 32 0 64 6 3 3
SS 1 0 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Lou Hardie — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 PHI C 3 0 5 1 1 0
1886 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1886 CHN C 13 0 65 15 3 0
1886 CHN OF 2 0 3 1 0 1
1890 BSN 1B 1 0 14 0 0 0
1890 BSN 3B 7 0 6 12 4 0
1890 BSN C 25 0 123 33 20 3
1890 BSN OF 15 0 27 4 3 2
1890 BSN SS 1 0 1 0 1 0
1891 BL3 OF 15 0 34 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Lou Hardie — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 41
First Base 1
Third Base 8
Shortstop 1
Left Field 6
Center Field 7
Right Field 20

Lou Hardie: the record in brief

Lou Hardie's major league career runs from a debut on May 22, 1884 to a final game on August 5, 1891. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Quakers (1884), the Chicago White Stockings (1886), the Boston Beaneaters (1890), and the Baltimore Orioles (1891). At 5'11" and 180 pounds, Hardie is listed as a catcher. Hardie was born on August 24, 1864, in New York, NY, USA. Hardie's death is recorded on March 5, 1929, in Oakland, CA, USA. Lou Hardie was the playing name; the full given name is Louis Winfred.

In 81 games and 300 at bats, Hardie batted .223 with 67 hits, along with 3 homers and 21 RBI. The on-base percentage is .294 and the slugging percentage .307, for an OPS of .601. Hardie's .223 average ran 11.1% below the .251 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Hardie's .601 stands 7.8% below the league's .651. Hardie collected a career-high 42 hits in 1890. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 1890, did not top the league's .260.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Hardie

What years did Lou Hardie play?
Lou Hardie played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1891.
Was Lou Hardie a pitcher?
No. Lou Hardie was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Lou Hardie hit?
Lou Hardie hit 3 career home runs with 67 hits.
What teams did Lou Hardie play for?
Lou Hardie played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Quakers (1884), the Chicago White Stockings (1886), the Boston Beaneaters (1890), and the Baltimore Orioles (1891).
What were Lou Hardie's career stats?
In 81 games, Lou Hardie had 67 hits, 3 home runs, 21 RBI, 28 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
What position did Lou Hardie play?
Lou Hardie played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Lou Hardie and how much did he weigh?
Lou Hardie was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
How many home runs did Lou Hardie hit each season?
Lou Hardie's home runs by season: 0 in 1884, 0 in 1886, 3 in 1890, and 0 in 1891. His most in one season was 3, in 1890.
What was Lou Hardie's career batting average?
Lou Hardie batted .223 over his career, with 67 hits in 300 at bats.
How many RBI did Lou Hardie have?
Lou Hardie drove in 21 runs in his career.
Is Lou Hardie in the Hall of Fame?
No. Lou Hardie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.