Zach Lutz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2013)
Zach Lutz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013 for the New York Mets, a span of 2 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .226 with 7 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-04-24
- Last Game
- 2013-09-28
Full name: Zachary Craig Lutz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .226 | .351 | .290 | .642 | 0 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career OPS .642 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYN | NL | 15 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 31 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .286 |
| Away | 8 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .176 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-28 | NYN | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-26 | NYN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-19 | NYN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-18 | NYN | SFG | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | NYN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-14 | NYN | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013-09-13 | NYN | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-12 | NYN | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-09 | NYN | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-07 | NYN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYN | NL | $490,040 |
| Total Career Earnings | $490,040 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia College | Reading | PA | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Zach Lutz: the record in brief
April 24, 2012 and September 28, 2013 bracket Zach Lutz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Lutz's only club in the season tables is the New York Mets. Lutz played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 3, 1986, in Reading, PA, USA and a listed size of 6'1" and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Zachary Craig Lutz.
Lutz's career batting table shows 22 games, 31 at bats and 7 hits, a .226 average; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. Lutz's career OPS of .642 combines a .351 on-base mark with .290 slugging. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Lutz's .226 average sits 11.1% below it. The hits column peaks at 6, in 2013.
Most of Lutz's defensive work, 3 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows first base (2) and designated hitter (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Zach Lutz
- What years did Zach Lutz play?
- Zach Lutz played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013.
- Was Zach Lutz a pitcher?
- No. Zach Lutz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Zach Lutz hit?
- Zach Lutz hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What was Zach Lutz's career batting average?
- Zach Lutz batted .226 over his career, with 7 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zach Lutz have?
- Zach Lutz drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Zach Lutz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zach Lutz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.