Lou Tost
Born: 6/1/1911 in Cumberland, WA, USA
Died: 2/21/1967 in Santa Clara, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-04-20 | Final Game: 1947-04-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Louis Eugene Tost
Biography
Lou Tost was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1947. Born in 1911, Tost's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, including World War II, which saw many professional athletes enlist in the military. Despite the challenges of the era, Tost made his mark on the game with his skill on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Tost compiled a win-loss record of 10-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. He recorded a total of 46 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to fan batters during his time in the league. Although he did not register any saves, Tost's contributions as a pitcher were significant in the context of the game during the mid-1940s. His career reflected the resilience and dedication of players who continued to perform at a high level despite the backdrop of war and societal changes.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 11 | 39 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 155.3 | 159 | 63 | 14 | 56 | 46 | 3.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 10 | 10 | 35 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 147.7 | 146 | 58 | 52 | 43 | 3.53 | -2075.6 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 52 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.173 | 0.204 | 0.212 | 0.415 | -312.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 35 | 51 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.176 | -312.8 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 1943 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |