Leo Dixon
Born: 9/4/1894 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/11/1984 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1929-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Leo Moses Dixon
Biography
Leo Dixon was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1925 until 1929. Primarily a position player, Dixon participated in 159 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 88 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .206. Although his offensive output was modest, he managed to hit one home run and drive in 41 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute in key moments despite the challenges of the era. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the base paths, finishing his career with four stolen bases.
Dixon's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his persistence in the league during the late 1920s reflected the determination and grit characteristic of many players of his time. After his career concluded on August 17, 1929, Dixon's contributions to the game were part of the larger narrative of baseball’s history, representing the everyday player who played for the love of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 427 | 40 | 88 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 4 | 45 | 69 | 0.206 | 0.291 | 0.272 | 0.562 | -1701.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 76 | 205 | 27 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 42 | 0.224 | -706.4 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 33 | 89 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 0.191 | -380.9 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 36 | 103 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.194 | -613.7 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 14 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 157 | 0 | 492 | 139 | 19 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLA | C | 75 | 0 | 233 | 70 | 6 | 8 |
| 1926 | SLA | C | 33 | 0 | 101 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| 1927 | SLA | C | 35 | 0 | 116 | 32 | 10 | 1 |
| 1929 | CIN | C | 14 | 0 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 156 |