Lou Lowdermilk

Born: 2/23/1887 in Sandborn, IN, USA

Died: 12/27/1975 in Centralia, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-23 | Final Game: 1912-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Louis Bailey Lowdermilk

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Biography

Lou Lowdermilk, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 to 1912. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Lowdermilk made a modest impact on the field, finishing his career with a record of 4-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 22 strikeouts throughout his brief tenure in Major League Baseball. In addition to his time on the mound, Lowdermilk also contributed to his teams with a single save, showcasing his capacity to close out games. While his career was short-lived, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time marked by significant changes in player dynamics and strategies. Despite the limited statistics, Lou Lowdermilk's presence in the game reflects the spirit of an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game we know today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	5	20	4	4	0	1	80.0	86	30	0	38	22	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — near 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
1911	STL	NL	3	4	16	3	3	0	0	65.0	72	25	29	20	3.46	3.37 (-3%)	-
1912	STL	NL	1	1	4	1	1	0	1	15.0	14	5	9	2	3.00	3.36 (+11%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	22	1	3	0	0	0	3	0	2	15	0.136	0.208	0.136	0.345	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 50.3% 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
1911	STL	NL	16	18	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	2	14	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	STL	NL	4	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	0	0	16	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	SLN	P	16	0	0	11	1	0
1912	SLN	P	4	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20