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Lou Chiozza

Lou Chiozza Notable

b. May 17, 1910 · Philadelphia Phillies 1934–1936, New York Giants 1937–1939

Lou Chiozza divided six seasons between two clubs as a second baseman: the Philadelphia Phillies from 1934, then the New York Giants through 1939.

Across 616 games he batted .277, with 633 hits and 303 runs. He finished with 14 home runs, 107 doubles and 45 stolen bases.

He played 274 games at second base, with 874 assists and 91 errors. He turned 113 double plays. He also played 178 games at third base and 135 games in the outfield.

He was born in Tallulah, LA, USA on May 17, 1910, and died on February 28, 1971. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1934 PHI 13448466147 2850 4434359 .304
1935 PHI 12447271134 2663 4733445 .284
1936 PHI 14457283170 3261 48373917 .297
1937 NYG 11743949102 1124 2920306 .232
1938 NYG 571791542 723 171275 .235
1939 NYG 401421938 313 129103 .268
Career 6162288303633 1072214 19714516545 .277

On this day & linked events

1910

Born May 17, 1910

Tallulah, LA, USA

1971

Died February 28, 1971

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