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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | STL | NL | 3 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 72 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 3.46 | - |
| 1912 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15.0 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3.00 | - |
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |