Luke Sewell, baseball player, 1921-1942

Luke Sewell

Born: 1/5/1901 in Titus, AL, USA

Died: 5/14/1987 in Akron, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-06-30 | Final Game: 1942-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: James Luther Sewell

Biography

Luke Sewell was a prominent American baseball player who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1921 to 1942. Born in 1901, Sewell played primarily as a position player, showcasing his versatility and reliability on the field. Over the course of his 21 seasons in Major League Baseball, he participated in 1,630 games, accumulating 1,393 hits and driving in 696 runs. Sewell's offensive performance included 20 home runs and a batting average of .259, alongside 65 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to contribute both at the plate and on the basepaths. Sewell was selected as an All-Star once during his career, a testament to his skills and impact during an era marked by fierce competition and evolving styles of play. He was known for his solid defensive abilities and leadership on the field, making him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offensive-minded approaches of the post-World War II years. Luke Sewell's legacy is remembered not just for his statistics but also for his contributions to the teams he played for, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
13.0 11.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 2.0 0 1.0 0.364 0.462 0.455 0.917

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1630 5383 653 1393 272 56 20 696 65 486 307 0.259 0.323 0.341 0.665 -10439.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 17 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.176

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1933 WS WS1 5 17 1 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.176

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 57 3 0 4
2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 1562 0 5444 1084 150 138
OF 9 0 20 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1558
First Base 7
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Left Field 4
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1919, 1920, 1921

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 22.0 80 0
1935 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 7.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 6.0 64 0
1927 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 13.0 64 0