Les Layton, baseball player, 1948-1948

Les Layton

Born: 11/18/1921 in Nardin, OK, USA

Died: 3/1/2014 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-24 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lester Lee Layton

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Biography

Les Layton was a professional baseball player born in 1921 who made his mark in the major leagues during the late 1940s. His career spanned from April 24, 1948, to October 3, 1948, during a transitional period in baseball known for the integration of African American players into the league and the waning days of the pre-television era. As a position player, Layton participated in 63 games, showcasing his abilities as a versatile athlete on the diamond. In his brief major league career, Layton recorded 21 hits, contributing to a batting average of .231. He demonstrated a bit of power with 2 home runs and drove in 12 runs, while also managing to steal a base. Although his time in the majors was short, Layton's contributions to his teams reflected the spirit of the era, as many players were vying for their place in a rapidly changing sport. His career, albeit limited, remains a part of baseball history during a pivotal time in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 91 14 21 4 4 2 12 1 6 21 0.231 0.286 0.429 0.714 -73.3

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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
1948 NY1 NL 63 91 14 21 4 4 2 12 1 6 21 0.231 .263 (-12%) .340 (-16%) .379 (+13%) .719 (-1%) -73.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 20 0 38 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 NY1 OF 20 0 38 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 4
Right Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1942