Len Church
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966)
Len Church was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1966 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA and 3 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 4/22/1988 in Richardson, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1966-08-27
- Last Game
- 1966-09-04
Full name: Leonard Church
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7.50 | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CHN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 6.0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7.50 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-04 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-31 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-29 | CHC | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-27 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-04 | CHC | PIT | L | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-08-31 | CHC | CIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-08-29 | CHC | ATL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-08-27 | CHC | HOU | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
Len Church: the record in brief
August 27, 1966 and September 4, 1966 bracket Len Church's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds, Church is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Church switch-hit and threw right-handed. Church was born on March 21, 1942, in Chicago, IL, USA. Church died on April 22, 1988, in Richardson, TX, USA. The given name on file is Leonard Church.
Across 4 games (0 starts), Church recorded 0 wins against 1 loss with a 7.50 ERA. Also on Church's record: 3 strikeouts. Against a 3.52 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.50 mark was 113.0% worse. Church's only pitching season is 1966: 4 games, 3 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Len Church
- Was Len Church a pitcher?
- Yes. Len Church pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Len Church hit?
- Len Church hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Len Church play for?
- Len Church played for one team, the Chicago Cubs (1966).
- What were Len Church's career stats?
- In 4 games, Len Church went 0-1 with a 7.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 6.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Len Church play?
- Len Church played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Len Church and how much did he weigh?
- Len Church was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Len Church's career ERA?
- Len Church finished with a 7.50 career ERA, going 0-1 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Len Church have?
- Len Church recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Len Church in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Len Church has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.