Carlton Lord, baseball player, 1923-1923

Carlton Lord

Born: 1/7/1900 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 8/15/1947 in Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-07-12 | Final Game: 1923-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Carlton Lord

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Biography

Carlton Lord was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. He played from July 12, 1923, to September 27, 1923, appearing in a total of 17 games. During his time in the league, Lord recorded 11 hits, achieving a batting average of .234, along with 2 runs batted in. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions to his team during this short stint in the early 1920s reflected the transitional nature of the game as it began to evolve from the deadball era into a period that would soon embrace more power hitting. Though his career was fleeting, Lord's involvement in the sport during this pivotal time in baseball history offers a glimpse into the lives of players who navigated a rapidly changing landscape. The 1920s marked a significant shift in baseball, with the emergence of stars who would redefine offensive play. Carlton Lord's legacy, albeit not highlighted by prolific statistics, is a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even for a brief moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 47 3 11 2 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.234 0.265 0.277 0.542 0.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

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
1923 PHI NL 17 47 3 11 2 0 0 2 0 2 3 0.234 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 14 0 12 23 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PHI 3B 14 0 12 23 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 14