Lou Limmer
Born: 3/10/1925 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 4/1/2007 in Boca Raton, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-04-22 | Final Game: 1954-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Abraham Louis Limmer
Biography
Lou Limmer, born in 1925, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1954. Primarily known as a position player, Limmer played a total of 209 games during his career. He recorded 107 hits and amassed 19 home runs, contributing 62 RBIs to his teams. Despite finishing with a batting average of .202, Limmer's power potential was evident, particularly in an era when the dynamics of the game were shifting toward greater offensive output.
Limmer’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see the impact of television and a growing fanbase. His tenure with teams like the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees placed him in a competitive environment, where he had the opportunity to showcase his abilities against some of the era’s top players. Although his playing time was relatively limited, Limmer's contributions on the field reflected the hard-nosed, gritty style of play that characterized baseball in the early 1950s. After hanging up his cleats in 1954, Limmer's legacy remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 530 | 66 | 107 | 19 | 4 | 19 | 62 | 3 | 63 | 77 | 0.202 | 0.285 | 0.360 | 0.646 | -1170.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | PHA | AL | 94 | 214 | 25 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 28 | 40 | 0.159 | -1069.2 |
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 115 | 316 | 41 | 73 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 35 | 37 | 0.231 | -101.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 137 | 73 | 1047 | 96 | 14 | 117 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | PHA | 1B | 58 | 0 | 450 | 40 | 6 | 54 |
| 1954 | PHA | 1B | 79 | 73 | 597 | 56 | 8 | 63 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 137 |