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
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 | 65.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLA | AL | 25 | 53 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0.245 | 65.4 |
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 |