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Standard Batting

Standard Batting
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
193227CAGNSL12242305000101.217.250.217.46747500/173
193328CAGNN2133938815212801.395.410.6581.0681862500/719
193429CAGNN2351301201124310716.200.238.242.480352904*7/19
193732TOTNAL24403100100.750.7501.0001.7503804000/21
193732CTNAL11100000000.000.000.000.000-1000000/2
193732CAGNAL133031001001.0001.0001.3332.3335404000/1
4 Yrs6219718519476221718.254.285.341.6267663040
162 Game Avg.16251548350123165544321.254.285.341.62676165010
CAG (4 yrs)6119618419476221718.255.286.342.6297763040
CT (1 yr)11100000000.000.000.000.000-1000000
NAL (1 yr)24403100100.750.7501.0001.7503804000
NN2 (2 yrs)4816915819395221517.247.279.342.621725404
NSL (1 yr)12242305000101.217.250.217.46747500

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe Lillard born?

Joe Lillard was born on June 15, 1905.

Where was Joe Lillard born?

Joe Lillard was born in Tulsa, OK.

How tall was Joe Lillard?

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

How much did Joe Lillard weigh when playing?

Joe Lillard weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Joe Lillard play?

Joe Lillard played 4 seasons.

Is Joe Lillard in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Joe Lillard play?

Joe Lillard was a Leftfielder and Pitcher.

How many hits did Joe Lillard have?

Joe Lillard had 47 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Joe Lillard have?

Joe Lillard had 2 home runs over his career.

What was Joe Lillard's average?

Joe Lillard had a .254 average over his career.

How many teams has Joe Lillard played for?

Joe Lillard played for 4 teams; the Chicago American Giants, Chicago American Giants, Chicago American Giants and Cincinnati Tigers.

When did Joe Lillard retire?

Joe Lillard last played in 1937.

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