Les Bartholomew
Born: 4/4/1903 in Madison, WI, USA
Died: 9/19/1972 in Barrington, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1932-08-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Lester Justin Bartholomew
Biography
Les Bartholomew was born in 1903 and made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1928 to 1932. Primarily a position player, Bartholomew's time in the big leagues was limited, as he appeared in only 9 games. He recorded 1 hit in 8 at-bats, giving him a batting average of 0.125, along with 1 run batted in. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, Bartholomew's presence on the field contributed to the dynamic fabric of the sport during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Bartholomew played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball phase to a more offensive era in baseball, where hitters began to gain prominence. His short career reflects the challenges many players faced in securing a stable position on a Major League roster amid fierce competition. While his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, Bartholomew remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who aspired to leave their mark in the sport during a transformative time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 36 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 7.15 | -399.3 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5.06 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |