Donald Lutz
Born: 2/6/1989 in Watertown, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-29 | Final Game: 2014-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Donald Thomas Lutz
Biography
Donald Lutz was a professional baseball player born in 1989, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014. He made his debut on April 29, 2013, with the Cincinnati Reds, contributing to the team during a period characterized by a competitive National League landscape. Lutz was known for his power potential and versatility on the field, although his career was relatively brief.
Over the course of 62 games in the major leagues, Lutz recorded 23 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs, finishing with a batting average of .211. He also showcased some speed on the bases, stealing two bases during his time in the majors. While his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Lutz's journey through the ranks of professional baseball illustrated the challenges many players faced while striving for success in a highly competitive environment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 109 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 0.211 | 0.239 | 0.284 | 0.523 | -475.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 34 | 58 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0.241 | -205.5 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 28 | 51 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.176 | -270.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| OF | 24 | 12 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CIN | OF | 18 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | 1B | 6 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | CIN | OF | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |