Lou Legett, baseball player, 1929-1935

Lou Legett

Born: 6/1/1901 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 3/6/1988 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-05-08 | Final Game: 1935-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 166 lbs

Full name: Louis Alfred Legett

Biography

Lou Legett was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 until 1935. Primarily positioned as a position player, Legett appeared in a total of 68 games throughout his career. He recorded 25 hits and achieved a batting average of .202, alongside 8 runs batted in (RBIs). Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Legett's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, marked by the gradual shift from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game. While his statistics may not reflect the prowess of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams and the game itself remain a testament to the depth of talent that existed in the league during the early 20th century. After retiring on May 4, 1935, Legett's brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve widespread fame or recognition.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 124 13 25 3 0 0 8 2 5 22 0.202 0.233 0.226 0.458 -756.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 47 0 98 23 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 46

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis TN 1923