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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
192328BBSECL26500000000.000.167.000.167-50010/2
192429HILECL26878115271110936.333.379.494.873145402
192530HILECL12313038000601.267.290.267.5574582
192631TOTECL267973812400406.164.228.219.447221602/7
192631NLGECL14494676300303.130.184.196.3794902
192631ACECL12302716100103.222.300.259.55954702/7
192732HILECL48165151203251113513.212.279.278.55746421*2
192934HILANL36133123173171030410.252.308.325.633544002
193237HILEWL238881617210804.210.247.259.506402103*2
193338BBSNN24171722020100.118.118.353.47123600/3
193439PBGNN2134538715200505.395.477.447.92516017112/5
9 Yrs190651599781443161761245.240.297.317.6146319034
162 Game Avg.162555511671232651651038.240.297.317.61463162
HIL (5 yrs)145504466611152541661234.247.299.324.6236315113
BBS (2 yrs)6232222020100.091.130.273.4038610
NLG (1 yr)14494676300303.130.184.196.379490
AC (1 yr)12302716100103.222.300.259.5595470
PBG (1 yr)134538715200505.395.477.447.9251601711
ECL (5 yrs)1143683404679202132826.232.291.312.6036210620
NN2 (2 yrs)176255917220605.309.377.418.7951212311
ANL (1 yr)36133123173171030410.252.308.325.63354400
EWL (1 yr)238881617210804.210.247.259.506402103

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe Lewis born?

Joe Lewis was born on January 17, 1895.

Where was Joe Lewis born?

Joe Lewis was born in Drakes Branch, VA.

How tall was Joe Lewis?

Joe Lewis was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Joe Lewis weigh when playing?

Joe Lewis weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Joe Lewis play?

Joe Lewis played 9 seasons.

Is Joe Lewis in the Hall of Fame?

Joe Lewis has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Joe Lewis play?

Joe Lewis was a Catcher.

How many hits did Joe Lewis have?

Joe Lewis had 144 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Joe Lewis have?

Joe Lewis had 1 home run over his career.

What was Joe Lewis' average?

Joe Lewis had a .240 average over his career.

How many teams has Joe Lewis played for?

Joe Lewis played for 8 teams; the Baltimore Black Sox, Hilldale Club, Atlantic City Bacharach Giants, New York Lincoln Giants, Hilldale Club, Hilldale Club, Baltimore Sox and Philadelphia Bacharach Giants.

When did Joe Lewis retire?

Joe Lewis last played in 1934.

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