Lynn Lovenguth
Born: 11/29/1922 in Camden, NY, USA
Died: 9/29/2000 in Beaverton, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-04-18 | Final Game: 1957-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Lynn Richard Lovenguth
Biography
Lynn Lovenguth was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who played in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1955 to 1957. As a position player, he had a unique journey through the game, although his major league tenure was notably short. Lovenguth appeared in 17 games but did not record a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. His time in baseball came during a period marked by the transition from the post-war era into the more dynamic and competitive environment of the late 1950s.
While Lovenguth's statistical output may not have reflected traditional measures of success, his presence on a major league roster is a testament to his skill and perseverance in a challenging era for players. Competing against some of the game's greats and navigating the complexities of the sport at that time, Lovenguth's experience is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve notable statistical milestones.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 20 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 4.50 | 209.5 |
| 1957 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PHI | NL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957 | SLN | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |