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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 39 | 81 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0.160 | -756.0 |
| 1933 | BOS | AL | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BOS | AL | 19 | 38 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | C | 28 | 0 | 58 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 1933 | BOS | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | BOS | C | 17 | 0 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
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 |