Lou Scoffic

Born: 5/20/1913 in Herrin, IL, USA

Died: 8/28/1997 in Herrin, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-16 | Final Game: 1936-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Louis Scoffic

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Biography

Lou Scoffic, born in 1913, had a brief yet noteworthy professional baseball career that spanned a mere few weeks in 1936. He played as a position player, making his Major League debut on April 16, 1936, and concluding his stint just over three weeks later on May 9, 1936. During this short period, Scoffic participated in 4 games, where he showcased his hitting abilities by compiling 3 hits. He recorded 2 runs batted in (RBIs), resulting in an impressive batting average of .429, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Scoffic's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and into a more dynamic phase of offensive play. His limited appearances in the big leagues reflect the challenges faced by many players of the time, as competition for roster spots was fierce and often dictated by performance in the minors. Despite the brevity of his career, Lou Scoffic's statistical achievements remain a testament to his potential and skill as a ballplayer during a transitional period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	7	2	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.429	0.500	0.429	0.929	0.0

Career AVG .429 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +50.9% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +43.0% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.929 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — +23.2% above 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
1936	STL	NL	4	7	2	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	7	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	SLN	OF	3	0	7	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	3