Leroy Herrmann
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1935)
Leroy Herrmann was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1935 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 4.13 ERA and 39 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 7/3/1972 in Livermore, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-07-30
- Last Game
- 1935-09-17
Full name: Leroy George Herrmann
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHN | NL | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6.39 | 4.13 (-55%) | -108.5 |
| 1933 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.0 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5.57 | 3.86 (-44%) | -1178.9 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 3 | 5 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 108.0 | 124 | 43 | 31 | 30 | 3.58 | 4.35 (+18%) | -1226.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 7 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 141.2 | 168 | 65 | 48 | 39 | 4.13 | — | -2,514 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .263 | .282 | .289 | .572 | 0 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OPS .572 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHN | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHN | NL | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 29 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .267 |
| Away | 27 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .261 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 59.0 | 62 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 3.97 |
| Away | 27 | 82.2 | 106 | 38 | 30 | 22 | 4.14 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-17 | CIN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-04 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-02 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-27 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-18 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-14 | CIN | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-08-11 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-08-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-01 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-07-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-17 | CIN | PHI | L | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1935-09-04 | CIN | NY1 | L | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935-09-02 | CIN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-08-27 | CIN | BRO | — | 7.0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935-08-18 | CIN | NY1 | L | 6.0 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1935-08-14 | CIN | BSN | — | 4.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-08-11 | CIN | PIT | — | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-08-03 | CIN | CHC | — | 3.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-08-01 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-07-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 6.0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Leroy Herrmann: the record in brief
Leroy Herrmann's major league career runs from a debut on July 30, 1932 to a final game on September 17, 1935. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1932 to 1933) and the Cincinnati Reds (1935). Herrmann, born on February 27, 1906, in Steward, IL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Herrmann died on July 3, 1972, in Livermore, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Leroy George.
The pitching table credits Herrmann with a 5-7 record and a 4.13 ERA in 45 games. Also on Herrmann's record: 39 strikeouts. Herrmann's 4.13 ERA was close to the 4.11 league figure for those seasons. 1935 was Herrmann's sharpest full season, a 3.58 ERA against the league's 4.35.
Herrmann's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 90 games from Retrosheet.
Herrmann appears at one position only: pitcher, in 45 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 7 putouts and 25 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leroy Herrmann
- What years did Leroy Herrmann play?
- Leroy Herrmann played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1935.
- Was Leroy Herrmann a pitcher?
- Yes. Leroy Herrmann pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 39 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Leroy Herrmann hit?
- Leroy Herrmann hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Leroy Herrmann play for?
- Leroy Herrmann played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1932–1933) and the Cincinnati Reds (1935).
- What were Leroy Herrmann's career stats?
- In 45 games, Leroy Herrmann went 5-7 with a 4.13 ERA, 39 strikeouts, 141.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Leroy Herrmann play?
- Leroy Herrmann played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leroy Herrmann and how much did he weigh?
- Leroy Herrmann was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Leroy Herrmann's career ERA?
- Leroy Herrmann finished with a 4.13 career ERA, going 5-7 with 39 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Leroy Herrmann have?
- Leroy Herrmann recorded 39 career strikeouts.
- Is Leroy Herrmann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leroy Herrmann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.