Raleigh Aitchison
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1915)
Raleigh Aitchison was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 12-12 with a 3.01 ERA and 101 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 9/26/1958 in Columbus, KS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-04-19
- Last Game
- 1915-06-20
Full name: Raleigh Leonidas Aitchison
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 12 | 7 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 172.1 | 156 | 51 | 60 | 87 | 2.66 | 2.93 (+9%) | 347.3 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4.96 | 2.90 (-71%) | -483.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 12 | 12 | 34 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 206.1 | 193 | 69 | 67 | 101 | 3.01 | — | -136 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 59 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .169 | .279 | .169 | .449 | -172 |
Career AVG .169 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .169 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 26 | 51 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .196 | .255 (-23%) | .322 (-9%) | .339 (-42%) | .661 (-26%) | -172.1 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 59 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .169 | — | — | — | — | -172 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .192 |
| Away | 18 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .147 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 100.1 | 96 | 34 | 28 | 56 | 3.05 |
| Away | 18 | 102.0 | 98 | 40 | 39 | 44 | 3.53 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-20 | BRO | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1915-06-12 | BRO | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-14 | BRO | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-04-21 | BRO | BSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-04-20 | BRO | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-17 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-10-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-28 | BRO | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-24 | BRO | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-20 | BRO | CHC | L | 8.0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1915-06-12 | BRO | CIN | — | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-05-14 | BRO | CHC | L | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-05-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 9.0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1915-04-21 | BRO | BSN | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-04-20 | BRO | BSN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-17 | BRO | BSN | L | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1914-10-05 | BRO | BSN | L | 5.0 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 1914-09-28 | BRO | STL | W | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1914-09-24 | BRO | PIT | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Raleigh Aitchison: the record in brief
April 19, 1911 and June 20, 1915 bracket Raleigh Aitchison's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Aitchison's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911) and the Brooklyn Robins (1914 to 1915). The bio lists Aitchison as a pitcher who hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. The birth record reads December 5, 1887, in Tyndall, SD, USA. The bio records the death on September 26, 1958, in Columbus, KS, USA. Raleigh Aitchison was the playing name; the full given name is Raleigh Leonidas.
Aitchison's career pitching line is 12 wins, 12 losses and a 3.01 ERA over 34 appearances. The same table counts 101 strikeouts and 10 complete games. Aitchison's 3.01 ERA was close to the 3.03 league figure for those seasons. Aitchison won 12 games in 1914, the most of any season listed. 1914 was Aitchison's sharpest full season, a 2.66 ERA against the league's 2.93.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh Aitchison
- What years did Raleigh Aitchison play?
- Raleigh Aitchison played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915.
- Was Raleigh Aitchison a pitcher?
- Yes. Raleigh Aitchison pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 101 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Raleigh Aitchison hit?
- Raleigh Aitchison hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Raleigh Aitchison play for?
- Raleigh Aitchison played for one team, the Brooklyn Robins (1911, 1914–1915).
- What were Raleigh Aitchison's career stats?
- In 34 games, Raleigh Aitchison went 12-12 with a 3.01 ERA, 101 strikeouts, and 206.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Raleigh Aitchison play?
- Raleigh Aitchison played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Raleigh Aitchison and how much did he weigh?
- Raleigh Aitchison was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Raleigh Aitchison's career ERA?
- Raleigh Aitchison finished with a 3.01 career ERA, going 12-12 with 101 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Raleigh Aitchison have?
- Raleigh Aitchison recorded 101 career strikeouts.
- Is Raleigh Aitchison in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Raleigh Aitchison has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.