Luther Gunnells
Luther Beman Gunnells
Born: January 1, 1915
Deceased: March 23, 1964
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B, P
Bats: Right
Throws:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 202
Career: 1936-1948
Luther Gunnells compiled a career batting average of .317 with 55 home runs and 165 RBI in his 674-game career with the Enterprise Browns, Andalusia Bulldogs, Dothan Browns, Pensacola Pilots, Meridian Eagles, Memphis Chicks, Atlanta Crackers, Carrollton Hornets, Opelika Owls and Alexander City Millers. He began playing during the 1936 season and last took the field during the 1948 campaign.
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | D | ALFL | Dothan Browns | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 2.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1946 | D | GAAL | Carrollton Hornets | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Totals | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | D | ALFL | Enterprise Browns | 59 | 284 | 284 | 63 | 9 | 1 | 0 | .222 | .222 | .261 | .482 | 74 | |||||||||||
| 1938 | D | ALFL | Andalusia Bulldogs | 68 | 273 | 273 | 84 | 15 | 4 | 2 | .308 | .308 | .414 | .722 | 113 | |||||||||||
| 1941 | D | ALFL | Dothan Browns | 118 | 491 | 491 | 194 | 36 | 10 | 7 | .395 | .395 | .552 | .947 | 271 | |||||||||||
| 1942 | B | SEAL3 | (+) Meridian Eagles | 137 | 490 | 490 | 120 | 16 | 3 | 7 | .245 | .245 | .333 | .578 | 163 | |||||||||||
| 1942 | B | SEAL3 | (+) Pensacola Pilots | 137 | 490 | 490 | 120 | 16 | 3 | 7 | .245 | .245 | .333 | .578 | 163 | |||||||||||
| 1943 | A1 | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | 117 | 432 | 376 | 61 | 99 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 15 | 5 | 42 | 30 | .263 | .339 | .322 | .661 | 121 | 1 | 13 | |||
| 1944 | A1 | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 60 | 250 | 213 | 38 | 61 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 33 | 19 | .286 | .382 | .362 | .744 | 77 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| 1945 | A1 | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | 12 | 49 | 44 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | .182 | .265 | .205 | .470 | 9 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1946 | D | GAAL | Carrollton Hornets | 117 | 459 | 402 | 89 | 153 | 27 | 2 | 24 | 96 | 31 | 46 | 26 | .381 | .448 | .637 | 1.085 | 256 | 3 | 8 | ||||
| 1947 | D | GAAL | Opelika Owls | 123 | 458 | 458 | 144 | 30 | 2 | 21 | .314 | .314 | .526 | .841 | 241 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | D | GAAL | (+) Alexander City Millers | 117 | 371 | 371 | 120 | 18 | 3 | 13 | .323 | .323 | .493 | .817 | 183 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | D | GAAL | (+) Opelika Owls | 117 | 371 | 371 | 120 | 18 | 3 | 13 | .323 | .323 | .493 | .817 | 183 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 674 | 2696 | 2541 | 191 | 806 | 141 | 25 | 55 | 165 | 51 | 5 | 126 | 77 | .317 | .350 | .457 | .808 | 1162 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | D | ALFL | Andalusia Bulldogs | SS | 68 | 134 | 189 | 28 | .920 | 4.750 | |
| 1941 | D | ALFL | Dothan Browns | SS | 118 | 248 | 425 | 43 | .940 | 5.703 | |
| 1943 | A1 | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | 2B | 59 | 139 | 145 | 12 | 30 | .959 | 4.814 |
| 1943 | A1 | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | SS | 42 | 72 | 111 | 18 | 15 | .910 | 4.357 |
| 1943 | A1 | SOUA | Memphis Chicks | 3B | 15 | 17 | 31 | 6 | 2 | .889 | 3.200 |
| 1944 | A1 | SOUA | Atlanta Crackers | SS | 60 | 133 | 188 | 28 | 39 | .920 | 5.350 |
| 1946 | D | GAAL | Carrollton Hornets | P | 3 | .000 | |||||
| 1946 | D | GAAL | Carrollton Hornets | SS | 115 | 180 | 326 | 40 | 46 | .927 | 4.400 |
| Totals | 480 | 923 | 1415 | 175 | 132 | .930 | 4.871 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | D | Alabama-Florida League | Enterprise Browns | |||
| 1938 | D | Alabama-Florida League | Andalusia Bulldogs | DET | ||
| 1941 | D | Alabama State League | Dothan Browns | |||
| 1942 | B | Southeastern League | Pensacola Pilots | |||
| 1942 | B | Southeastern League | Meridian Eagles | |||
| 1943 | A1 | Southern Association | Memphis Chicks | |||
| 1944 | A1 | Southern League | Atlanta Crackers | |||
| 1945 | A1 | Southern League | Atlanta Crackers | |||
| 1946 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Carrollton Hornets | |||
| 1947 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Opelika Owls | |||
| 1948 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Opelika Owls | |||
| 1948 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Alexander City Millers |
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