Don Lund, baseball player, 1945-1954

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

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

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