Don Lund
Born: 5/18/1923 in Detroit, MI, USA
Died: 12/10/2013 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-07-01 | Final Game: 1954-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Donald Andrew Lund
Biography
Don Lund, born in 1923, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1945 until 1954. Primarily known as a position player, Lund played in a total of 281 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 181 hits, including 15 home runs, and drove in 86 runs, finishing with a batting average of .240. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased speed on the base paths, accumulating 5 stolen bases.
Lund's playing career unfolded in a post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds was beginning to reshape the landscape of the sport. Despite not being one of the game's most celebrated stars, Lund's versatility and dedication on the field contributed to his teams during a pivotal time in baseball history. He retired in 1954, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the spirit and competitiveness of the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 753 | 91 | 181 | 36 | 8 | 15 | 86 | 5 | 65 | 113 | 0.240 | 0.305 | 0.369 | 0.674 | -1249.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 11 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 27 | 69 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0.188 | -324.2 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 63 | 161 | 21 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 0.248 | -324.2 |
| 1949 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 8 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.304 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | DET | AL | 131 | 421 | 51 | 108 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 47 | 3 | 39 | 65 | 0.257 | -292.6 |
| 1954 | DET | AL | 35 | 54 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0.130 | -486.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 236 | 8 | 441 | 19 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | BRO | OF | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BRO | OF | 25 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | SLA | OF | 45 | 0 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | DET | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | DET | OF | 123 | 0 | 275 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| 1954 | DET | OF | 31 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 100 |
| Center Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 120 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1943, 1944, 1945 |