Lou Balsz
Louis John Balsz
Born: December 27, 1935
Los Angeles, CA US
Primary Position: First base
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175
Career: 1955-1957
Lou Balsz compiled a career batting average of .237 with 24 home runs and 77 RBI in his 308-game career with the Boise Braves and Wellsville Braves. He began playing during the 1955 season and last took the field during the 1957 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | D | NYPL | Wellsville Braves | 100 | 330 | 330 | 76 | 11 | 3 | 9 | .230 | .230 | .364 | .594 | 120 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 18 | 79 | 59 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 14 | .153 | .338 | .203 | .541 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |||
| 1956 | D | NYPL | Wellsville Braves | 79 | 342 | 278 | 60 | 72 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 38 | 2 | 60 | 45 | .259 | .394 | .417 | .811 | 116 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 1956 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 31 | 106 | 106 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | .236 | .236 | .330 | .566 | 35 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 80 | 362 | 298 | 48 | 72 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 2 | 58 | 40 | .242 | .367 | .339 | .706 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Totals | 308 | 1219 | 1071 | 119 | 254 | 44 | 7 | 24 | 77 | 4 | 0 | 135 | 99 | .237 | .324 | .359 | .683 | 384 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 1B | 18 | 166 | 13 | 6 | 11 | .968 | 9.944 |
| 1956 | D | NYPL | Wellsville Braves | 1B | 79 | 633 | 51 | 11 | 60 | .984 | 8.658 |
| 1957 | C | PION | Boise Braves | 1B | 80 | 615 | 37 | 8 | 43 | .988 | 8.150 |
| Totals | 177 | 1414 | 101 | 25 | 114 | .984 | 8.559 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | D | PONY League | Wellsville Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1955 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1956 | D | PONY League | Wellsville Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1956 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 | ||
| 1957 | C | Pioneer League | Boise Braves | ML1 |
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