Laurie Reis
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1877-1878)
Laurie Reis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1878 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. Across 8 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- Died
- 1/24/1921 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1877-10-01
- Last Game
- 1878-09-03
Full name: Laurence P. Reis
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHN | NL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 36.0 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0.75 | 2.81 (+73%) | -253.3 |
| 1878 | CHN | NL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 55 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 3.25 | 2.30 (-41%) | -108.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 72.0 | 84 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 2.00 | — | -362 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .139 | .162 | .139 | .301 | 0 |
Career AVG .139 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.
Career OBP .162 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.
Career SLG .139 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.
Career OPS .301 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — 50.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CHN | NL | 4 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1878 | CHN | NL | 5 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .139 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Laurie Reis: the record in brief
October 1, 1877 and September 3, 1878 bracket Laurie Reis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Reis's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Stockings. The bio lists Reis as a pitcher who switch-hit and threw right-handed. Reis is listed at 5 feet, 9 inches and 160 pounds. The birth record reads November 20, 1858, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on January 24, 1921, in Chicago, IL, USA. Laurie Reis was the playing name; the full given name is Laurence P.
The pitching table credits Reis with a 4-4 record and a 2.00 ERA in 8 games. The totals include 19 strikeouts. The leagues Reis pitched in allowed 2.55 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 21.6% better than average. 1877 was Reis's sharpest full season, a 0.75 ERA against the league's 2.81.
The position table credits Reis with 8 games at pitcher and also lists 1 at left field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurie Reis
- What years did Laurie Reis play?
- Laurie Reis played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1878.
- Was Laurie Reis a pitcher?
- Yes. Laurie Reis pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 19 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Laurie Reis hit?
- Laurie Reis hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Laurie Reis play for?
- Laurie Reis played for one team, the Chicago White Stockings (1877–1878).
- What were Laurie Reis's career stats?
- In 8 games, Laurie Reis went 4-4 with a 2.00 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 72.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Laurie Reis play?
- Laurie Reis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Laurie Reis and how much did he weigh?
- Laurie Reis was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Laurie Reis's career ERA?
- Laurie Reis finished with a 2.00 career ERA, going 4-4 with 19 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Laurie Reis have?
- Laurie Reis recorded 19 career strikeouts.
- Is Laurie Reis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Laurie Reis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.