Red Lucas

Who was Red Lucas?

Charles Fred Lucas was a pitcher for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates.

He helped the Giants win the 1923 National League Pennant.

Lucas finished 11th in voting for the 1927 National League MVP for having an 18–11 Win-Loss record, 37 Games, 23 Games Started, 19 Complete Games, 4 Shutouts, 11 Games Finished, 2 Saves, 239 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 231 Hits Allowed, 96 Runs Allowed, 90 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Home Runs Allowed, 39 Walks, 51 Strikeouts, 974 Batters Faced and a 3.38 ERA.

He finished 6th in voting for the 1929 NL MVP for leading the League in WHIP, Hits Allowed/9IP and Complete Games. He also had a 19–12 Win-Loss record, 32 Games, 32 Games Started, 2 Shutouts, 270 Inninghs Pitched, 267 Hits Allowed, 119 Runs Allowed, 108 Earned Runs Allowed, 14 Home Runs Allowed, 58 Walks, 72 Strikeouts, 2 Hit Batsmen, 1 Wild Pitch, 1,124 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.60 ERA.

Lucas finished 14th in voting for the 1931 NL MVP for leading the League in Complete Games and having a 14–13 Win-Loss record, 29 Games, 29 Games Started, 3 Shutouts, 238 Innings Pitched, 261 Hits Allowed, 110 Runs Allowed, 95 Earned Runs Allowed, 10 Home Runs Allowed, 39 Walks, 56 Strikeouts, 985 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 3.59 ERA.