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Louis English Notable

b. February 24, 1902 · Detroit Stars 1929, Nashville Elite Giants 1930, Louisville White Sox 1931, Louisville Black Caps 1932

Louis English played for four clubs across four seasons as a catcher, opening with the Detroit Stars in 1929 and closing with the Louisville Black Caps in 1932.

Across 49 games he batted .245, with 38 hits and 24 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 1 double and 2 stolen bases.

He played 41 games behind the plate, with 182 putouts and 10 errors. He turned 1 double play.

He was born in Louisville, KY, USA on February 24, 1902, and died on July 9, 1976.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1929 DS 123748 020 2301 .216
1930 NEG 1648911 013 8101 .229
1931 LOW 1135512 110 6100 .343
1932 LVB 103567 000 2000 .200
Career 491552438 143 18502 .245

On this day & linked events

1902

Born February 24, 1902

Louisville, KY, USA

1976

Died July 9, 1976