Lou Polli
Born: 7/9/1901 in Baveno, Piedmont, Italy
Died: 12/19/2000 in Berlin, VT, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-04-18 | Final Game: 1944-07-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Louis Americo Polli
Biography
Lou Polli was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned from 1932 to 1944. As a position player, Polli's time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, appearing in a total of 24 games. He recorded 1 hit and 1 RBI, finishing his career with a batting average of .125. Despite the limited playing time and modest statistics, Polli's contributions to the teams he played for during a challenging era in baseball are noteworthy.
Polli played during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the pre-World War II era into a post-war landscape that would soon witness the integration of baseball and the rise of new playing styles. While his on-field impact may not have been statistically significant, Polli's presence in the major leagues during the early 1930s reflected the intense competition and the depth of talent that characterized the sport at that time. His journey through the leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a brief moment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42.3 | 55 | 22 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35.7 | 42 | 18 | 20 | 6 | 4.54 | -1310.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLA | AL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 19 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |