Pat Luby
Born: 1869 in Charleston, SC, USA
Died: 4/24/1899 in Charleston, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-06-16 | Final Game: 1895-06-11
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Perkins Luby
Biography
Pat Luby was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1890 to 1895. Born in 1869, Luby made his mark during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to the evolving nature of the sport.
Over the course of his career, Luby recorded a win-loss record of 40-41, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88. He struck out 215 batters and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to handle pressure situations. Luby’s performance reflected the competitive spirit of the 1890s, as he faced a variety of hitting styles and conditions that tested the limits of pitchers of his time. Though not a Hall of Famer, Luby's contributions to the game during its formative years remain a part of baseball's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 41 | 106 | 88 | 73 | 1 | 2 | 797.3 | 810 | 344 | 32 | 311 | 215 | 3.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHC | NL | 20 | 9 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 267.7 | 226 | 95 | 95 | 85 | 3.19 | - |
| 1891 | CHC | NL | 8 | 11 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 206.0 | 221 | 109 | 94 | 52 | 4.76 | - |
| 1892 | CHC | NL | 11 | 16 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 252.3 | 248 | 86 | 103 | 66 | 3.07 | - |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 1 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 115 | 54 | 19 | 12 | 6.81 | -865.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 430 | 66 | 101 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 70 | 11 | 37 | 52 | 0.235 | 0.310 | 0.363 | 0.673 | -143.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHC | NL | 36 | 116 | 27 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0.267 | 185.6 |
| 1891 | CHC | NL | 32 | 98 | 19 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 0.245 | 96.6 |
| 1892 | CHC | NL | 45 | 163 | 14 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 0.190 | -525.2 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 19 | 53 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0.283 | 99.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 74 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| OF | 20 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 106 | 0 | 32 | 169 | 17 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 11 | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| 1890 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| 1891 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 11 | 61 | 7 | 3 |
| 1892 | CHN | OF | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| 1895 | LS3 | 1B | 5 | 0 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1895 | LS3 | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 10 |