Len Boehmer
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1971)
Len Boehmer was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1971 for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 50 career games, he hit .164 with 19 hits and 7 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 192 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-06-18
- Last Game
- 1971-07-06
Full name: Leonard Joseph Stephen Boehmer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 116 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .164 | .218 | .198 | .416 | -583 |
Career AVG .164 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Career OBP .218 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.
Career SLG .198 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.
Career OPS .416 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | NYA | AL | 45 | 108 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .176 | .248 (-29%) | .320 (-27%) | .369 (-42%) | .689 (-35%) | -583.0 |
| 1971 | NYA | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 50 | 116 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .164 | — | — | — | — | -583 | ||
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 (50 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 69 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 4 | .217 |
| Away | 26 | 47 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .085 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-07-06 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-07-04 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-07-01 | NYY | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-28 | NYY | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-25 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-24 | NYY | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-23 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-22 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1969-09-20 | NYY | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-19 | NYY | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 21 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis University | St. Louis | MO | 1959, 1960, 1961 |
Len Boehmer: the record in brief
June 18, 1967 and July 6, 1971 bracket Len Boehmer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Boehmer's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1967) and the New York Yankees (1969 to 1971). At 6 feet, 1 inch and 192 pounds, Boehmer is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Boehmer threw and hit right-handed. Boehmer was born on June 28, 1941, in Flint Hill, MO, USA. The given name on file is Leonard Joseph Stephen Boehmer.
Boehmer collected 19 hits in 116 at bats across 50 games, good for a .164 batting average, plus 7 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .218 clip and slugging .198, Boehmer finished with a .416 OPS. Set against a .247 league average for the same years, Boehmer's .164 average sits 33.6% below it. By OPS the gap is 38.8% below league average (.416 against .679). No season topped the 19 hits of 1969. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .176 in 1969, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Len Boehmer
- What years did Len Boehmer play?
- Len Boehmer played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1971.
- Was Len Boehmer a pitcher?
- No. Len Boehmer was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Len Boehmer hit?
- Len Boehmer hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Len Boehmer play for?
- Len Boehmer played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1967) and the New York Yankees (1969, 1971).
- What were Len Boehmer's career stats?
- In 50 games, Len Boehmer had 19 hits, 7 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .164 batting average.
- What position did Len Boehmer play?
- Len Boehmer played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Len Boehmer and how much did he weigh?
- Len Boehmer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 192 pounds.
- What was Len Boehmer's career batting average?
- Len Boehmer batted .164 over his career, with 19 hits in 116 at bats.
- How many RBI did Len Boehmer have?
- Len Boehmer drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Len Boehmer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Len Boehmer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.