Nemo Leibold
Born: 2/17/1892 in Butler, IN, USA
Died: 2/4/1977 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-12 | Final Game: 1925-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 157 lbs
Full name: Harry Loran Leibold
Biography
Nemo Leibold was a notable American professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1925. Born in 1892, Leibold showcased his skills primarily as a position player over the course of his career, which spanned 1,268 games. He compiled a total of 1,109 hits, achieving a batting average of .266. Although he recorded only three home runs, his contributions to the game extended beyond power hitting, as he drove in 284 runs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 134 stolen bases.
Leibold played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the tail end of the deadball era and the early stages of the live-ball era. His playing style was characterized by a strong emphasis on contact hitting and base running, which reflected the strategic gameplay of his time. Despite not being a household name, Leibold's consistent performance and versatility on the field solidified his role as a reliable contributor for the teams he played for, leaving a lasting impact on the game during a crucial period in its history. He retired on October 2, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled player of his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1268 | 4167 | 638 | 1109 | 145 | 49 | 3 | 284 | 134 | 571 | 335 | 0.266 | 0.357 | 0.327 | 0.683 | 1594.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 93 | 286 | 37 | 74 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 43 | 0.259 | -224.1 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 115 | 402 | 46 | 106 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 12 | 54 | 56 | 0.264 | 276.2 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 36 | 74 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 0.230 | -7.2 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 57 | 207 | 28 | 53 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 0.256 | -7.2 |
| 1916 | CHW | AL | 45 | 82 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0.244 | -64.5 |
| 1917 | CHW | AL | 125 | 428 | 59 | 101 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 27 | 74 | 34 | 0.236 | 421.5 |
| 1918 | CHW | AL | 116 | 440 | 57 | 110 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 13 | 63 | 32 | 0.250 | 376.9 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 122 | 434 | 81 | 131 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 17 | 72 | 30 | 0.302 | 1486.1 |
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 108 | 413 | 61 | 91 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 55 | 30 | 0.220 | -1056.5 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 123 | 467 | 88 | 143 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 31 | 13 | 41 | 27 | 0.306 | 65.4 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 81 | 271 | 42 | 70 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 41 | 14 | 0.258 | -411.3 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 95 | 315 | 68 | 96 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 53 | 16 | 0.305 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 84 | 246 | 41 | 72 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 42 | 10 | 0.293 | 216.9 |
| 1925 | WSN | AL | 56 | 84 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0.274 | -223.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 31 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.161 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | WS | WS1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1924 | WS | WS1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.167 |
| 1919 | WS | CHA | 5 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.056 |
| 1917 | WS | CHA | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 1120 | 0 | 2318 | 176 | 101 | 39 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | OF | 74 | 0 | 142 | 12 | 9 | 1 |
| 1914 | CLE | OF | 107 | 0 | 221 | 22 | 18 | 4 |
| 1915 | CHA | OF | 22 | 0 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CLE | OF | 52 | 0 | 147 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHA | OF | 24 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917 | CHA | OF | 122 | 0 | 204 | 18 | 9 | 3 |
| 1918 | CHA | OF | 114 | 0 | 259 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| 1919 | CHA | OF | 122 | 0 | 218 | 26 | 19 | 4 |
| 1920 | CHA | OF | 105 | 0 | 190 | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| 1921 | BOS | OF | 117 | 0 | 283 | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| 1922 | BOS | OF | 71 | 0 | 190 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| 1923 | BOS | OF | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1923 | WS1 | OF | 84 | 0 | 186 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| 1924 | WS1 | OF | 70 | 0 | 148 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | WS1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | WS1 | OF | 26 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 176 |
| Center Field | 595 |
| Right Field | 353 |