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Lew Camp

Lew Camp Notable

b. February 23, 1868 · St. Louis Browns 1892, Chicago Colts 1893–1894

Lew Camp divided three seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the St. Louis Browns from 1892, then the Chicago Colts through 1894.

Across 88 games he batted .231, with 77 hits and 57 runs. He finished with 4 home runs, 12 doubles and 42 stolen bases.

He played 55 games at third base, with 89 assists and 37 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Columbus, OH, USA on February 23, 1868, and died on October 1, 1948. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1892 STL 421451930 312 13172712 .207
1893 CHC 381563741 772 17191930 .263
1894 CHC 83316 200 1160 .182
Career 883345777 1284 31375242 .231

On this day & linked events

1868

Born February 23, 1868

Columbus, OH, USA

1948

Died October 1, 1948

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