Del Lundgren
Born: 9/21/1899 in Lindsborg, KS, USA
Died: 10/19/1984 in Lindsborg, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-27 | Final Game: 1927-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Ebin Delmer Lundgren
Biography
Del Lundgren was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1927. Born in 1899, Lundgren's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to move away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his four seasons in the majors, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.51. Lundgren struck out 54 batters during his time on the mound, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced in his overall performance.
Lundgren's tenure in the big leagues came during the mid-1920s, a time when baseball was experiencing significant changes in player dynamics and strategies. Although he did not achieve standout success, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive spirit of the era. As a pitcher, Lundgren represented a generation of athletes who laid the groundwork for future stars, even as they navigated the complexities of playing in a league that was evolving rapidly.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 15 | 56 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 184.0 | 220 | 133 | 9 | 118 | 54 | 6.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 6.48 | 320.5 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 35 | 26 | 28 | 11 | 7.55 | -1656.1 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 5 | 12 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 136.3 | 160 | 95 | 87 | 39 | 6.27 | -3858.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 51 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.137 | 0.154 | 0.216 | 0.370 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PIT | NL | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BOS | AL | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 30 | 44 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.159 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 56 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PIT | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | BOS | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | BOS | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 56 |