Pete Lamer
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1907)
Pete Lamer was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1907 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .182 with 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/24/1931 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-09-10
- Last Game
- 1907-08-20
Full name: Pierre Lamer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | .182 | .182 | .364 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career OBP .182 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.
Career SLG .182 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.
Career OPS .364 vs. league average .638 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-20 | CIN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-11 | CHC | NY1 | W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-10 | CHC | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
Pete Lamer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Pete Lamer debuted on September 10, 1902 and played a final game on August 20, 1907. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Orphans (1902) and the Cincinnati Reds (1907). The bio lists Lamer's primary position as catcher. Lamer is listed at 5'10" and 170 pounds. The birth record reads December 27, 1873, in New York, NY, USA. The bio records the death on October 24, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Lamer's full given name, per the bio, is Pierre Lamer.
Lamer's career batting table shows 3 games, 11 at bats and 2 hits, a .182 average. Measured against the leagues Lamer played in, the .182 career average compares with a .256 league average over the same seasons, 28.9% below the league. The OPS comparison is .364 to a league .638, 43.0% below average. 1902 produced Lamer's most hits, 2 of them for the Chicago Orphans.
Every defensive appearance on record for Lamer, 3 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Lamer
- What years did Pete Lamer play?
- Pete Lamer played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1907.
- Was Pete Lamer a pitcher?
- No. Pete Lamer was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Pete Lamer hit?
- Pete Lamer hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Pete Lamer play for?
- Pete Lamer played for 2 teams: the Chicago Orphans (1902) and the Cincinnati Reds (1907).
- What were Pete Lamer's career stats?
- In 3 games, Pete Lamer had 2 hits and 2 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Pete Lamer play?
- Pete Lamer played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Lamer and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Lamer was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Pete Lamer's career batting average?
- Pete Lamer batted .182 over his career, with 2 hits in 11 at bats.
- Is Pete Lamer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Lamer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.