Lou Legett
Louis Alfred (Dutch) Legett (June 1, 1901 – March 6, 1988) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Braves (1929) and Boston Red Sox (1933–1935). Listed at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 166 lb., Legett batted and threw right-handed. He was born in New Orleans.
| Lou Legett | |||
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: June 1, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana | |||
| Died: March 6, 1988 (aged 86) New Orleans, Louisiana | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| May 8, 1929, for the Boston Braves | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| May 4, 1935, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .202 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 8 | ||
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In a four-season career, Legett was a .202 hitter (25-for-124) with 13 runs and eight RBI in 68 games, including three doubles and two stolen bases. He did not hit a home run. As a catcher, he recorded 98 outs with 23 assists and committed eight errors in 129 chances for a .938 fielding percentage.
Legget died in his hometown of New Orleans at age 86.
Transactions
- November 7, 1928 – Was one of five players sent by the Chicago Cubs to the Boston Braves in exchange for Rogers Hornsby.
- June 17, 1933 – Purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the Albany Senators (International League)
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