Lou Nordyke

Born: 8/7/1876 in Brighton, IA, USA

Died: 9/27/1945 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-18 | Final Game: 1906-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Louis Ellis Nordyke

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Biography

Lou Nordyke was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period in baseball history. His career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 18, 1906, to June 27, 1906, during which he played as a position player. Over the course of his brief tenure, Nordyke appeared in 25 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .245, accumulating 13 hits and driving in 7 runs. Although he did not record any home runs, he demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 3 stolen bases. Nordyke's career occurred during the early years of the modern game, a time when baseball was beginning to evolve with more emphasis on strategy and athleticism. While his career was short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the growing competitiveness of the sport. Though he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Lou Nordyke remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the era's players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	53	4	13	1	0	0	7	3	10	9	0.245	0.365	0.264	0.629	62.7

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	SLA	AL	25	53	4	13	1	0	0	7	3	10	9	0.245	.247 (-1%)	.307 (+19%)	.315 (-16%)	.622 (+1%)	62.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	11	125	4	8	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	SLA	1B	12	11	125	4	8	12

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	11