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Athletics Franchise · 1951

Lou Klein

Second Base1 season1951

Biography

Lou Klein was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born October 22, 1918 in New Orleans, LA. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 170 pounds, Lou Klein debuted on April 21, 1943 and last played on September 30, 1951.

Over 305 major-league games, Lou Klein batted .259 with 269 hits, 16 home runs, and 101 RBI in 1037 at-bats.

Every one of Lou's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
October 22, 1918
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 11", 170 lb
MLB Debut
April 21, 1943
Final Game
September 30, 1951
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 305 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
3051037162269481516101105119.259.330.381.711
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1943St. Louis Cardinals154627180762.287
1945St. Louis Cardinals19571316.228
1946St. Louis Cardinals23931814.194
1949St. Louis Cardinals5811425212.219
1951Cleveland Indians22000.000
1951Philadelphia Athletics4914433517.229
1951?5114633517.226

Season-by-Season

1951Philadelphia AthleticsSecond Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Lou Klein appears across the 1951 season (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Lou Klein played 49 games with 33 hits and 17 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Lou Klein.

Elmer ValoPete SuderAlex KellnerCarl ScheibSam ChapmanDick FowlerJoe AstrothJoe Coleman

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Lou Klein play?
Lou Klein was a second baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Lou Klein play for the Athletics?
Lou Klein appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1951.
Where was Lou Klein born?
Lou Klein was born on October 22, 1918 in New Orleans, LA.
What were Lou Klein's MLB career stats?
Over 305 MLB games, Lou Klein hit .259 with 269 hits, 16 home runs, and 101 RBI.

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