Leon Carlson

Born: 2/17/1895 in Jamestown, NY, USA

Died: 9/15/1961 in Jamestown, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-05-31 | Final Game: 1920-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Leon Alton Carlson

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Biography

Leon Carlson, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the early 20th century. He played as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was still solidifying its modern structure, just a few years after the end of the deadball era. Carlson's career in the majors was short-lived; he appeared in only three games from May 31, 1920, to June 15, 1920. Throughout his limited career, Carlson recorded a total of one hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. Although he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, his presence in the league during this transformative time in baseball history marks him as a part of the early post-deadball era, which was beginning to see shifts toward more dynamic offensive play. While his statistics may not reflect a long-standing impact on the game, Carlson's brief tenure serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	12.3	14	5	1	2	3	3.65	0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 5.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	WSN	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	12.3	14	5	2	3	3.65	3.45 (-6%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 52.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	WSN	AL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	WS1	P	3	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3