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Lou Tost Notable

b. June 1, 1911 · Boston Braves 1942–1943, Pittsburgh Pirates 1947

Lou Tost divided six seasons between two clubs as a pitcher: the Boston Braves from 1942, then the Pittsburgh Pirates through 1947.

He went 10 and 11 with a 3.65 earned run average, pitching 155.3 innings in 39 games. He struck out 46 and threw 1 shutout. Across 39 games he batted .173, with 9 hits and 3 runs. He finished with 2 doubles.

He was born in Cumberland, WA, USA on June 1, 1911, and died on February 21, 1967. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1942 BSN 355139 200 12160 .176
1943 BSN 3100 000 0000 .000
1947 PIT 1000 000 0000
Career 395239 200 12160 .173

Pitching, season by season

YearTeam WLG GSSVIP HERBB SOERA
1942 BSN 10103522 0147.2146 5852433.53
1943 BSN 0131 06.210 4435.40
1947 PIT 0010 01.03 1009.00
Career 10113923 0155.1159 635646 3.65

On this day & linked events

1911

Born June 1, 1911

Cumberland, WA, USA

1967

Died February 21, 1967