Leo Kavanagh, baseball player, 1914-1914

Leo Kavanagh

Born: 8/9/1894 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/10/1950 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-22 | Final Game: 1914-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Leo Daniel Kavanagh

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Biography

Leo Kavanagh, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 22 to May 2, 1914, during a time when the game was characterized by its evolving strategies and the burgeoning popularity of the sport across the United States. Kavanagh played a total of five games, where he demonstrated his skills as a position player. Over the course of his short-lived career, he recorded three hits, an RBI, and maintained a batting average of .273, showcasing a respectable performance for his limited playing time. Though Kavanagh's career in the majors was fleeting, it occurred during an era when baseball was beginning to witness a transformation, moving away from the deadball era tactics towards a more offensive style of play. His contributions, albeit modest, reflected the spirit of determination and talent that characterized many players of his time. Kavanagh's legacy is a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the fabric of baseball history, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 11 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.273 0.333 0.273 0.606 0.0

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1914 CHF FL 5 11 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 5 0 7 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHF SS 5 0 7 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 5