Lou Koupal

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Lou Koupal
Pitcher
Born: December 19, 1898
Died: December 8, 1961 (aged 62)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1925
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
September 26, 1937
for the St. Louis Browns
Career statistics
Pitching record     10-21
Earned run average     5.58
Strikeouts     87
Teams
Career highlights and awards


Louis Laddie Koupal (December 19, 1898 - December 8, 1961) born in Tabor, South Dakota was a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-26), Brooklyn Robins (1928-29), Philadelphia Phillies (1929-30) and St. Louis Browns (1937).

He helped the Pirates win the 1925 World Series.

In 6 seasons he had a 10-21 Win-Loss record, 101 Games, 35 Games Started, 12 Complete Games, 40 Games Finished, 7 Saves, 335 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 436 Hits Allowed, 255 Runs Allowed, 208 Earned Runs Allowed, 23 Home Runs Allowed, 156 Walks Allowed, 87 Strikeouts, 5 Hit Batsmen, 11 Wild Pitches, 1,560 Batters Faced and a 5.58 ERA.

He died in San Gabriel, California at the age of 62.

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