Luke Urban
Born: 3/22/1887 in Fall River, MA, USA
Died: 12/7/1980 in Somerset, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-07-19 | Final Game: 1928-06-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Louis John Urban
Biography
Luke Urban, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from July 19, 1927, to June 21, 1928. As a position player, Urban made a notable impact in his brief time in Major League Baseball, participating in 50 games. He recorded 35 hits over his career, achieving a respectable batting average of .273. Although he did not hit any home runs, Urban contributed to his team's offense with 12 RBIs and managed to steal one base.
Urban played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. While his career was short-lived, his ability to maintain a solid batting average reflects his skill as a contact hitter. Despite the limited opportunities at the highest level, Urban's accomplishments in the game remain a testament to his talent and perseverance as a player in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 128 | 11 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.273 | 0.301 | 0.312 | 0.613 | -242.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 35 | 111 | 11 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.288 | -242.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 15 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 44 | 0 | 71 | 35 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BSN | C | 34 | 0 | 59 | 30 | 5 | 1 |
| 1928 | BSN | C | 10 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1917, 1919, 1920, 1921 |