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Buddy Lewis was a third baseman / right fielder who played for the Washington Senators from 1935 to 1949. He was a two-time All-Star, a .297 career hitter, and a member of the 1938 World Series team.
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- August 10, 1916
Learn about the life and career of Buddy Lewis, a speedy left-handed batter who played 11 seasons for the Washington Senators. He was a teenage star, a war hero, and a fan favorite who missed out on a World Series ring.
Buddy Lewis was a Major League Baseball player who played for the Washington Senators from 1935 to 1949. He was a left-handed hitter and a third baseman who batted .297 with 1,563 hits and 249 home runs in his career.
- John Kelly Lewis
- 08-10-1916 (Leo)
- Gastonia, North Carolina
- Buddy
Feb 18, 2011 · In 1936, Lewis had earned a place in the Senators starting line-up. He appeared in 143 games and batted .291 with 67 RBIs. In 1937, at just 20 years of age, Lewis hit .341 with 79 RBIs and 10 home runs, and led the league with 162 singles.
- Major League
- February 18, 2011 Gastonia, NC
- August 10, 1916 Gaston County, NC
- Third Base
Sep 25, 2023 · Buddy Lewis was a third baseman/outfielder for 12 years (1934-1949), 11 in the Major Leagues (1935-41, 1945-1947, and 1949) and two in the minors (1934-1935), losing three years to the military and one to injury. He went into the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 and was discharged in July 1945 (BR).
May 14, 2024 · Third baseman from 1935-1939 season but switched to outfield after leading the AL in errors in three seasons. Batted over .300 on four occasions and scored more than 100 runs four times. Batted .297 for his career and was named to AL All-Star team in 1938 and 1947. Led AL with 16 triples in 1939.