Leon Day
⭐ Hall of Fame 1995
Born: 10/30/1916 in Alexandria, VA, USA
Died: 3/13/1995 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Leon Day, born in 1916, was a prominent figure in baseball history, known for his exceptional skills on the field despite not having recorded traditional statistics in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1949 until September 27 of that year, during which he was recognized primarily as a position player. Day's time in baseball was marked by his tenure in the Negro Leagues, where he showcased his remarkable talent and versatility, playing both as a pitcher and an outfielder. Although his Major League stats reflect 0 games, hits, home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases, his impact on the game and his contributions to the Negro Leagues were substantial.
Day's legacy was cemented when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995, a testament to his influence and the respect he garnered from the baseball community. He played during an era when the integration of baseball was beginning to take shape, and his achievements in the Negro Leagues helped pave the way for future generations of players. His story is a reminder of the rich history of baseball, illustrating how talent and determination can transcend statistical records and leave a lasting mark on the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 872.0 | 806.0 | 136.0 | 254.0 | 39.0 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 84.0 | 59.0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 0.315 | 0.362 | 0.427 | 0.789 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260.0 | 0 | 0 | 110.0 | 78.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 684.0 | 367.0 | 150.0 | 48.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.56 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1936 | 68.0 | 67.0 | 12.0 | 16.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.239 | 0.250 | 0.284 | 0.534 |
| 1937 | 25.0 | 21.0 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.520 | 0.476 | 0.996 |
| 1938 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.666 |
| 1939 | 54.0 | 49.0 | 5.0 | 15.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.306 | 0.358 | 0.429 | 0.787 |
| 1941 | 190.0 | 180.0 | 27.0 | 58.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 20.0 | 10.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0.322 | 0.358 | 0.472 | 0.830 |
| 1942 | 161.0 | 151.0 | 27.0 | 53.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 17.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.351 | 0.395 | 0.497 | 0.892 |
| 1943 | 151.0 | 138.0 | 22.0 | 41.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.297 | 0.349 | 0.362 | 0.711 |
| 1946 | 68.0 | 62.0 | 15.0 | 22.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.355 | 0.403 | 0.468 | 0.871 |
| 1949 | 151.0 | 134.0 | 22.0 | 39.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 20.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.291 | 0.356 | 0.403 | 0.759 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 |
| 1936 | 48.0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 137.0 | 75.0 | 42.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.43 |
| 1937 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 61.0 | 40.0 | 22.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.29 |
| 1938 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.64 |
| 1939 | 46.0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 104.0 | 61.0 | 24.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.74 |
| 1941 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 35.0 | 18.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.83 |
| 1942 | 32.0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 67.0 | 28.0 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.85 |
| 1943 | 30.0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 79.0 | 48.0 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.32 |
| 1946 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 117.0 | 61.0 | 14.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.78 |
| 1949 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 66.0 | 26.0 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.30 |