Leroy Cromartie
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Leroy Cromartie was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns. In 6 career games, he hit .316 with 6 hits and 2 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 152 lb
- Died
- 9/14/2000 in Miami, FL, USA
Full name: Leroy Oliver Cromartie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .316 | .381 | .316 | .697 | 0 |
Career AVG .316 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +21.0% above league average.
Career OBP .381 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career OPS .697 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | CIC | NAL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-07-22 | CIA | CVB | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-11 | CIA | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-06-10 | CIA | KCM | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Leroy Cromartie
- Was Leroy Cromartie a pitcher?
- No. Leroy Cromartie was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Leroy Cromartie hit?
- Leroy Cromartie hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Leroy Cromartie's career batting average?
- Leroy Cromartie batted .316 over his career, with 6 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leroy Cromartie have?
- Leroy Cromartie drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Leroy Cromartie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leroy Cromartie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Leroy Cromartie play for?
- Leroy Cromartie played for the Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns.