Joe Lutz
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951)
Joe Lutz was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1951 for the St. Louis Browns. In 14 career games, he hit .167 with 6 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 10/20/2008 in Sarasota, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-04-17
- Last Game
- 1951-05-06
Full name: Rollin Joseph Lutz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .167 | .286 | .222 | .508 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career OPS .508 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 14 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 36 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .190 |
| Away | 5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-05-06 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-04 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-03 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-05-01 | SLA | MIN | L | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1951-04-29 | SLA | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-04-29 | SLA | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-04-28 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-04-25 | SLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-04-23 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951-04-22 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
Joe Lutz: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 17, 1951 and the final game on May 6, 1951, Joe Lutz built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Browns, in 1951. At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Lutz is listed as a first baseman. Lutz threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. Lutz was born on February 18, 1925, in Keokuk, IA, USA. Lutz died on October 20, 2008, in Sarasota, FL, USA. The bio lists the given name Rollin Joseph.
The batting record for Lutz: 14 games, 6 hits in 36 at bats, and a .167 average, along with 2 runs batted in. Lutz got on base at a .286 rate and slugged .222 (.508 OPS). Lutz's .167 average ran 36.1% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .508 to a league .722, 29.6% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1951 with the St. Louis Browns, 14 games, 36 at bats and 6 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Lutz, 11 games, came at first base. At first base, Lutz's fielding totals are 76 putouts, 4 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Lutz
- Was Joe Lutz a pitcher?
- No. Joe Lutz was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Lutz hit?
- Joe Lutz hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Joe Lutz play for?
- Joe Lutz played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1951).
- What were Joe Lutz's career stats?
- In 14 games, Joe Lutz had 6 hits, 2 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Joe Lutz play?
- Joe Lutz played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Lutz and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Lutz was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Joe Lutz's career batting average?
- Joe Lutz batted .167 over his career, with 6 hits in 36 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Lutz have?
- Joe Lutz drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Lutz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Lutz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.