Brent Leach
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009)
Brent Leach was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2009 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Across 38 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 5.75 ERA and 19 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-05-06
- Last Game
- 2009-07-28
Full name: Brent Allen Leach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | LAN | NL | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 5.75 | 4.32 (-33%) | -377.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 5.75 | — | -377 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | LAN | NL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 11.2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 3.86 |
| Away | 18 | 8.2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8.31 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-28 | LAD | STL | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-07-27 | LAD | STL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-24 | LAD | MIA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-18 | LAD | HOU | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-16 | LAD | HOU | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-11 | LAD | MIL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-10 | LAD | MIL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-07-08 | LAD | NYN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-07-05 | LAD | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-07-04 | LAD | SDP | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta State University | Cleveland | MS | 2005 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg | MS | 2002, 2003 |
Brent Leach: the record in brief
May 6, 2009 and July 28, 2009 bracket Brent Leach's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2009. Leach, born on November 18, 1982, in Flowood, MS, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Leach's listed size is 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds. Leach's full given name, per the bio, is Brent Allen Leach.
Leach pitched in 38 games, starting 0, and finished with a 2-0 record and 5.75 ERA. Leach had 19 strikeouts. The league ERA over Leach's seasons was 4.32, so the 5.75 figure ran 33.1% worse than average. Leach's only pitching season is 2009: 38 games, 19 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Leach played college baseball at Delta State University (2005). Leach's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 76 games from Retrosheet.
Leach appears at one position only: pitcher, in 38 games. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 2 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brent Leach
- Was Brent Leach a pitcher?
- Yes. Brent Leach pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 19 strikeouts.
- What teams did Brent Leach play for?
- Brent Leach played for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2009).
- What were Brent Leach's career stats?
- In 38 games, Brent Leach went 2-0 with a 5.75 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 20.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Brent Leach play?
- Brent Leach played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brent Leach and how much did he weigh?
- Brent Leach was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Brent Leach's career ERA?
- Brent Leach finished with a 5.75 career ERA, going 2-0 with 19 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brent Leach have?
- Brent Leach recorded 19 career strikeouts.
- Is Brent Leach in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brent Leach has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.