Leo Birdine
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Leo Birdine was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Memphis Red Sox. Across 59 career appearances, he went 13-22 with a 6.11 ERA and 80 strikeouts. He also batted .248 with 2 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 427.9.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 5/21/1960 in Dallas, TX, USA
Full name: Edgar Leo Birdine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BBB | NNL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5.19 | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BBB | NNL | 9 | 8 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 136.2 | 152 | 72 | 37 | 35 | 4.74 | 4.13 (-15%) | 388.7 |
| 1929 | BBB | NNL | 4 | 13 | 27 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 145.2 | 209 | 110 | 43 | 39 | 6.80 | 4.60 (-48%) | 231.4 |
| 1930 | BBB | NNL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 12.00 | 4.80 (-150%) | -192.2 |
| 1930 | MRS | NNL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 81.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 13 | 22 | 59 | 39 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 303.1 | 396 | 206 | 91 | 80 | 6.11 | — | 428 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 318 | 34 | 79 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 2 | .248 | .271 | .321 | .592 | -1,097 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career OPS .592 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BBB | NNL | 9 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | MRS | NNL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BBB | NNL | 42 | 103 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .194 | .280 (-31%) | .342 (-37%) | .395 (-39%) | .737 (-38%) | -644.1 |
| 1929 | BBB | NNL | 58 | 178 | 18 | 49 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .275 | .289 (-5%) | .353 (-17%) | .415 (-12%) | .769 (-14%) | -452.9 |
| 1930 | BBB | NNL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1930 | MRS | NNL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 120 | 318 | 34 | 79 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 2 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -1,097 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 58 | 46 | 60 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| P | 59 | 39 | 18 | 92 | 14 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BBB | OF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BBB | P | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | MRS | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | OF | 18 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1928 | BBB | P | 26 | 17 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 2 |
| 1929 | BBB | OF | 35 | 28 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | BBB | P | 27 | 19 | 13 | 54 | 10 | 1 |
| 1930 | BBB | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | MRS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | MRS | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 28 |
Leo Birdine: the record in brief
Leo Birdine's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1927 to 1930. Birdine played for the Birmingham Black Barons (1927 through 1930) and the Memphis Red Sox (1927 through 1930). The bio lists Birdine's primary position as pitcher. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads March 23, 1895, in Leesburg, TX, USA. Birdine's death is recorded on May 21, 1960, in Dallas, TX, USA. The bio lists the given name Edgar Leo.
The pitching table credits Birdine with a 13-22 record and a 6.11 ERA in 59 games. The same table counts 80 strikeouts and 17 complete games. Against a 4.39 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.11 mark was 39.1% worse. 1928 brought Birdine a season-high 9 wins. 1928 was Birdine's sharpest full season, a 4.74 ERA against the league's 4.13. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 427.9 for Birdine's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Birdine
- Was Leo Birdine a pitcher?
- Yes. Leo Birdine pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 80 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Leo Birdine hit?
- Leo Birdine hit 2 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What teams did Leo Birdine play for?
- Leo Birdine played for 2 teams: the Birmingham Black Barons (1927–1930) and the Memphis Red Sox (1927, 1930).
- What were Leo Birdine's career stats?
- In 59 games, Leo Birdine went 13-22 with a 6.11 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and 303.1 innings pitched. At the plate he had 79 hits and 2 home runs.
- What position did Leo Birdine play?
- Leo Birdine played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leo Birdine and how much did he weigh?
- Leo Birdine was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Leo Birdine's career ERA?
- Leo Birdine finished with a 6.11 career ERA, going 13-22 with 80 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Leo Birdine have?
- Leo Birdine recorded 80 career strikeouts.
- Is Leo Birdine in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Birdine has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.