Lou Nagelsen
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912)
Lou Nagelsen was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1912 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 2 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/22/1965 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-09-10
- Last Game
- 1912-09-16
Full name: Louis Marcellus Nagelsen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-16 | CLE | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-09-10 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's College | Rensselaer | IN | 1908, 1909 |
Lou Nagelsen: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lou Nagelsen debuted on September 10, 1912 and played a final game on September 16, 1912. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Naps, in 1912. The bio lists Nagelsen as a catcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 180 pounds. Nagelsen was born on June 29, 1887, in Piqua, OH, USA. The bio records the death on October 22, 1965, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. The bio lists the given name Louis Marcellus.
Nagelsen's career batting table shows 2 games, 3 at bats and 0 hits, a .000 average. Nagelsen's .000 average ran 100.0% below the .269 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1912 with the Cleveland Naps, 2 games, 3 at bats and 0 hits.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at catcher.
Before the majors, Nagelsen played college baseball at St. Joseph's College (1908 and 1909).
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Nagelsen
- Was Lou Nagelsen a pitcher?
- No. Lou Nagelsen was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Lou Nagelsen hit?
- Lou Nagelsen hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Lou Nagelsen play for?
- Lou Nagelsen played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1912).
- What were Lou Nagelsen's career stats?
- In 2 games, Lou Nagelsen had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Lou Nagelsen play?
- Lou Nagelsen played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lou Nagelsen and how much did he weigh?
- Lou Nagelsen was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Lou Nagelsen's career batting average?
- Lou Nagelsen batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 3 at bats.
- Is Lou Nagelsen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lou Nagelsen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.