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Lou Piniella

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1964-1984 (1964-1984)
Proper Name
Louis Victor Piniella
Nickname
Sweet Lou
Positions
OF (1400) ... LF (369) ... RF (242) ... DH (231) ... 1B (3)
Positions
OF - LF - RF - DH - 1B
Height / Weight
6-1 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
August 28,1943
High School
Jesuit (Tampa,FL)
Colleges
University of Tampa (Tampa,FL)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1962-Cleveland Indians
MLBAM ID
120586
Retrosheet#
pinil001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career5867651170510276632.291.741

[Player Notes]

Cousin of Dave Magadan[1968] Selected by the Seattle Pilots from the Cleveland Indians (#28 overall) in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft[1969] Topps All-Star Rookie[1977] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[1978] World Series Champion with New York Yankees[2014] Inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of FameMore Notes

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1964Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2420OF410000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1968Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2324OF651000010000001000600.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA925OF13549343139216116824335631921220553938101.282.325.416.741.197.134.2946.1210.391.7044.82
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA926OF14454254163245118836354222561523058640123.301.342.424.766.183.123.3085.977.171.2049.27
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA927OF126448431252153515321432054121654762996.279.311.368.679.141.089.3004.419.032.05149.33
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA928OF15157465179334117272345984492525362448131.312.356.441.797.197.129.3315.459.461.7452.18
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA929OF144513531282819695730652357221855533890.250.291.361.652.166.111.2685.4211.752.1757.00
1974New York YankeesALMLBNYA1430OF14051871158260970183258241171821156735123.305.341.407.748.151.102.3235.6410.231.8157.56
1975New York YankeesALMLBNYA1431OF741997394102200162230331345221534.196.262.226.488.111.030.2177.249.951.380.00
1976New York YankeesALMLBNYA1432OF-DH1003273692166338011834231841293512567.281.322.394.716.165.113.3065.139.691.89109.00
1977New York YankeesALMLBNYA1433OF-DH1033394711219312452220311543121733693478.330.365.510.875.239.180.3335.428.401.5528.25
1978New York YankeesALMLBNYA1434OF1304726714834566931343624181221051345103.314.361.445.806.208.131.3296.637.021.0678.67
1979New York YankeesALMLBNYA1435OF13046149137222116932173123861719649135102.297.320.425.745.167.128.2953.466.311.8241.91
1980New York YankeesALMLBNYA1436OF11632139921802270229200235171163552072.287.343.361.704.159.074.2988.175.630.69160.50
1981New York YankeesALMLBNYA1437OF-DH601591644905180113902047681741430.277.331.428.759.226.151.2697.475.170.6931.80
1982New York YankeesALMLBNYA1438DH-OF10226133801716370118181216121172832456.307.352.448.800.207.141.3116.366.361.0043.50
1983New York YankeesALMLBNYA1439OF5314819439121611111210034601601231.291.344.405.749.189.114.3066.887.501.0974.00
1984New York YankeesALMLBNYA1440OF298682641160075000173593620.302.355.407.762.186.105.3137.535.380.7186.00
1964MLBTotal--BAL------410000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL1964
1968MLBTotal--CLE------651000010000001000600.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL1968
1969MLBTotal--KCA------13549343139216116824335631921220553938101.282.325.416.741.197.134.2946.1210.391.7044.82AL1969
1970MLBTotal--KCA------14454254163245118836354222561523058640123.301.342.424.767.183.124.3085.977.171.2049.27AL1970
1971MLBTotal--KCA------126448431252153515321432054121654762996.279.311.368.679.141.089.3004.419.032.05149.33AL1971
1972MLBTotal--KCA------15157465179334117272345984492525362448131.312.356.441.797.197.129.3315.459.461.7452.18AL1972
1973MLBTotal--KCA------144513531282819695730652357221855533890.250.291.361.652.166.111.2685.4211.752.1757.00AL1973
1974MLBTotal--NYA------14051871158260970183258241171821156735123.305.341.407.748.151.102.3235.6410.231.8157.56AL1974
1975MLBTotal--NYA------741997394102200162230331345221534.196.262.226.489.111.030.2177.249.951.38AL1975
1976MLBTotal--NYA------1003273692166338011834231841293512567.281.322.394.716.165.113.3065.139.691.89109.00AL1976
1977MLBTotal--NYA------1033394711219312452220311543121733693478.330.365.510.876.239.180.3335.428.401.5528.25AL1977
1978MLBTotal--NYA------1304726714834566931343624181221051345103.314.361.445.806.208.131.3296.637.021.0678.67AL1978
1979MLBTotal--NYA------13046149137222116932173123861719649135102.297.320.425.745.167.128.2953.466.311.8241.91AL1979
1980MLBTotal--NYA------11632139921802270229200235171163552072.287.343.361.704.159.075.2988.175.630.69160.50AL1980
1981MLBTotal--NYA------601591644905180113902047681741430.277.331.428.759.226.151.2697.475.170.6931.80AL1981
1982MLBTotal--NYA------10226133801716370118181216121172832456.307.352.448.801.207.142.3116.366.361.0043.50AL1982
1983MLBTotal--NYA------5314819439121611111210034601601231.291.344.405.749.189.115.3066.887.501.0974.00AL1983
1984MLBTotal--NYA------298682641160075000173593620.302.355.407.762.186.105.3137.535.380.7186.00AL1984
Tot:MLB (18 yrs)MLB17475867651170530541102766324136854131356182209239863624481257.291.333.409.741.179.118.3035.788.501.4757.52
Tot:AL (18 yrs)AL17475867651170530541102766324136854131356182209239863624481257.291.333.409.741.179.118.3035.788.501.4757.52

Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1972American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar28110000000000000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1976New York YankeesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs3241113100000010000041112.273.273.364.637.091.091.3000.009.090.000.00
1976New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs32491310000000000004912.333.333.444.777.111.111.3330.000.000.000.00
1977New York YankeesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs33521173002000100000102134.333.333.476.809.143.143.3500.004.760.000.00
1977New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs3362216000300030000062206.273.273.273.546.000.000.3160.0013.640.000.00
1978New York YankeesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs3441724000000030000041704.235.235.235.470.000.000.2860.0017.650.000.00
1978New York YankeesWorld SeriesPlayoffs3462537000410000000072507.280.280.280.560.040.000.2800.000.000.000.00
1980New York YankeesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs36251100110021000004710.200.429.8001.2291.000.600.00028.5714.290.5014.29
1981New York YankeesDivision SeriesPlayoffs3741012101300000000061020.200.200.600.800.400.400.1110.000.000.0010.00
1981New York YankeesChampionship SeriesPlayoffs37352300130000000006512.600.6001.2001.800.600.600.5000.000.000.0020.00
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Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1968Cleveland IndiansALMLB24OF2-6.0100011001.0000.50.171.531.233.313
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLB25OF129-1117.0278137129829100.9772.30.262.3479.695.61
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLB26OF139-1221.024764225725300.9841.80.211.8985.896.52
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1964Baltimore OriolesALMLBBAL2097653-4Hank Bauerdnq
1968Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE2486753-6Alvin Darkdnq
1969Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2569934-135Joe GordondnqAL-ROY
1970Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2665974-144Bob Lemon, Charlie Metrodnq
1971Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2785762-126Bob Lemondnq
1972Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2876784-151Bob Lemondnq
1973Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA2988742-144Jack McKeondnq
1974New York YankeesALMLBNYA3089732-140Bill Virdondnq
1975New York YankeesALMLBNYA3183773-74Bill Virdon, Billy Martindnq
1976New York YankeesALMLBNYA3297621-100Billy MartinLost World Series (Reds)
1977New York YankeesALMLBNYA33100621-103Billy MartinWon World Series (Dodgers)
1978New York YankeesALMLBNYA34100631-130Billy Martin, Bob Lemon, Dick HowserWon World Series (Dodgers)
1979New York YankeesALMLBNYA3589714-130Billy Martin, Bob Lemondnq
1980New York YankeesALMLBNYA36103591-116Dick HowserLost ALCS (Royals)
1981New York YankeesALMLBNYA3759480-60Gene Michael, Bob LemonLost World Series (Dodgers)
1982New York YankeesALMLBNYA3879835-102Gene Michael, Clyde King, Bob Lemondnq
1983New York YankeesALMLBNYA3991713-53Billy Martindnq
1984New York YankeesALMLBNYA4087753-29Yogi Berradnq
18 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1984New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAHitting Coach8775.537317.0dnq
1985New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAHitting Coach9764.60222.0dnq
1986New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager9072.55625.5dnq
1987New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager8973.54949.0dnq
1988New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAManager8576.52853.5dnq
1988New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYAGeneral Manager8576.52853.5dnq
1989New York YankeesALMLBMLBNYABroadcaster7487.460514.5dnq
1990Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager9171.56210.0Won World Series (Athletics)
1991Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager7488.457520.0dnq
1992Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINManager9072.55628.0dnq
1993Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager8280.506412.0dnq
1994Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager4963.43832.0dnq
1995Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager7966.54510.0Lost ALCS (Indians)
1996Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager8576.52824.5dnq
1997Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager9072.55610.0Lost in 1st Round (Orioles)
1998Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager7685.472311.5dnq
1999Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager7983.488316.0dnq
2000Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager9171.56220.5Lost ALCS (Yankees)
2001Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager11646.71610.0Lost ALCS (Yankees)
2002Seattle MarinersALMLBMLBSEAManager9369.574310.0dnq
2003Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAManager6399.389538.0dnq
2004Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAManager7091.435430.5dnq
2005Tampa Bay RaysALMLBMLBTBAManager6795.414528.0dnq
2007Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager8577.52510.0Lost in NLDS (Arizona)
2008Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager9764.60210.0Lost in NLDS (Los Angeles)
2009Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager8378.51627.5dnq
2010Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNManager7587.463516.0dnq
27 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2002-10-28Traded from Seattle Mariners with Antonio Perez to Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Randy WinnTampa Bay Devil RaysNoHist
1983-04-22Activated from Disabled ListNew York YankeesNoHist
1983-03-30DL - ShoulderNew York YankeesNoInjury
1981-09-07Activated from Disabled ListNew York YankeesNoHist
1981-08-23DL - Bruised ankle *Unknown*New York YankeesNoInjury
1975-07-06Activated from Disabled ListNew York YankeesNoHist
1975-06-17DL - Inner ear infectionNew York YankeesNoInjury
1973-12-07Traded from Kansas City Royals with Ken Wright to New York Yankees for Lindy McDanielNew York YankeesNoHist
1971-06-08Activated from Disabled ListKansas City RoyalsNoHist
1971-05-05DL - Fractured right thumb *Hit by a Steve Hargan pitch*Kansas City RoyalsNoInjury
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Talent Ratings
Speed
44
Power
58
Contact
86
XBH
53
RBIs
70
Runs
41
Hitting
83
Durability
61
Team
.542

[Career Highlights]

[1962]  Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in Round #0 (#0) out of Tampa
[1964]  Played for Baltimore Orioles (MLB)
[1968]  Played for Cleveland Indians (MLB) ... Selected by the Seattle Pilots from the Cleveland Indians (#28 overall) in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft
[1969]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished 1st in AL-ROY voting with 9 points ... Finished 35th in AL-MVP voting with 1 point ... American League Rookie of the Year ... Finished top 10 in AL in Triples, Sacrifice Flies ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1970]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, Strikeouts Percentage
[1971]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB)
[1972]  Played for Kansas City Royals (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Finished 32nd in AL-MVP voting with 1 point ... Led AL in Doubles, Grounded into Double Play ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, Games Played, Plate Appearances, At Bats, Hits, Total Bases, Hit By Pitch, Extra Base Hits, BAVG on Balls in Play
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