Lefty Lorenzen

Born: 1/12/1893 in Davenport, IA, USA

Died: 3/5/1963 in Davenport, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-12 | Final Game: 1913-09-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Adolph Andreas Lorenzen

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Biography

Lefty Lorenzen, born in 1893, enjoyed a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball, playing for a single game on September 12, 1913. As a position player during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-minded baseball, Lorenzen made his mark in a unique way. In his only game, he recorded 1 hit out of 2 at-bats, achieving a batting average of 0.5, along with 1 run batted in. His performance, though limited, showcased the potential of players during a time when the game was evolving, and offensive statistics were beginning to gain importance. Despite the brevity of his tenure in the majors, Lorenzen's single appearance remains a testament to the countless players who passed through the ranks of professional baseball in the early 20th century. With 0 home runs and 0 stolen bases, his career stats reflect the challenges of making a lasting impression in a competitive environment. Lefty Lorenzen's story is a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where even the most fleeting careers contribute to the overall narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +92.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +53.7% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — +49.0% above 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
1913	DET	AL	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	4	4	0	3	0	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 3.07 across their career seasons — 487.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1913	DET	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	4	4	3	0	18.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	3	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	DET	P	1	0	0	3	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1