Leroy Herrmann
Born: 2/27/1906 in Steward, IL, USA
Died: 7/3/1972 in Livermore, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-07-30 | Final Game: 1935-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Leroy George Herrmann
Biography
Leroy Herrmann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1932 to 1935. Born in 1906, Herrmann's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive style of play. Over his time in the league, he showcased his skills primarily with a record of 5-7, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13, and a total of 39 strikeouts. His ability to close games was highlighted by his single save, reflecting his capacity to perform under pressure.
Herrmann's career spanned just a few seasons, yet he contributed to the game as a reliable pitcher during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and evolving rapidly. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his presence on the mound and contributions to his teams left a mark during the early years of the modern game. His journey through the Major Leagues is a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized many players of his generation.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 141.7 | 168 | 65 | 12 | 48 | 39 | 4.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6.39 | - |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.0 | 26 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 5.57 | - |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 3 | 5 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 108.0 | 124 | 43 | 31 | 30 | 3.58 | -1190.6 |
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 | 0.263 | 0.282 | 0.289 | 0.572 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHC | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | CHC | NL | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 29 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 45 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHN | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | CHN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | CIN | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |