Charlie Leibrandt, baseball player, 1979-1993

Charlie Leibrandt

Born: 10/4/1956 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-17 | Final Game: 1993-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Charles Louis Leibrandt

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Biography

Charlie Leibrandt was a notable pitcher who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1993. Born in 1956, Leibrandt made a name for himself with his impressive consistency on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 140-119. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.71, demonstrating his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters throughout his time in the league. Over his 14-year career, he accumulated 1,121 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his effectiveness both as a starter and in relief roles. Leibrandt played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the transition from the late 1970s into the more offensive-minded 1990s. He was known for his exceptional control and ability to induce ground balls, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he contributed to several playoff-bound teams, further solidifying his legacy as a reliable pitcher who could perform under pressure. Leibrandt's contributions to the game, both statistically and through his competitive spirit, have left a lasting impact on baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
140 119 394 346 52 18 2 2308.0 2390 952 172 656 1121 3.71 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1979 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 2 0 2 1 0.00 0.0
1980 CIN NL 10 9 36 27 5 2 0 173.7 200 82 54 62 4.25 -1289.5
1981 CIN NL 1 1 7 4 1 1 0 30.0 28 12 15 9 3.60 62.8
1982 CIN NL 5 7 36 11 0 0 2 107.7 130 61 48 34 5.10 -270.2
1984 KCR AL 11 7 23 23 0 0 0 143.7 158 58 38 53 3.63 -
1985 KCR AL 17 9 33 33 8 3 0 237.7 223 71 68 108 2.69 -
1986 KCR AL 14 11 35 34 8 1 0 231.3 238 105 63 108 4.09 -
1987 KCR AL 16 11 35 35 8 3 0 240.3 235 91 74 151 3.41 -
1988 KCR AL 13 12 35 35 7 2 0 243.0 244 86 62 125 3.19 -
1989 KCR AL 5 11 33 27 3 1 0 161.0 196 92 54 73 5.14 -
1990 ATL NL 9 11 24 24 5 2 0 162.3 164 57 35 76 3.16 2297.6
1991 ATL NL 15 13 36 36 1 1 0 229.7 212 89 56 128 3.49 2210.1
1992 ATL NL 15 7 32 31 5 2 0 193.0 191 72 42 104 3.36 3527.9
1993 TEX AL 9 10 26 26 1 0 0 150.3 169 76 45 89 4.55 431.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
394 267 7 32 3 2 0 14 0 13 72 0.120 0.160 0.146 0.306 -2160.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1979 CIN NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1980 CIN NL 36 56 2 11 0 1 0 4 0 3 14 0.196 -338.6
1981 CIN NL 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000 0.0
1982 CIN NL 36 25 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 13 0.080 0.0
1984 KCR AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1985 KCR AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1986 KCR AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1987 KCR AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1988 KCR AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1989 KCR AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1990 ATL NL 24 50 2 9 0 0 0 3 0 3 11 0.180 -341.3
1991 ATL NL 36 70 1 3 2 1 0 2 0 3 18 0.043 -884.9
1992 ATL NL 32 58 1 7 1 0 0 4 0 1 12 0.121 -596.1
1993 TEX AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 NLCS ATL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1992 WS ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS ATL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 NLCS ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1985 ALCS KCA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1985 WS KCA 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1984 ALCS KCA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1979 NLCS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 7 13 7 0 57.3 53 24 19 34 3.77

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1992 NLCS ATL 0 0 2 0 0 4.7 4 1 3 3 1.93
1992 WS ATL 0 1 1 0 0 2.0 3 2 0 0 9.00
1991 NLCS ATL 0 0 1 1 0 6.7 8 1 3 6 1.35
1991 WS ATL 0 2 2 1 0 4.0 8 5 1 3 11.25
1985 ALCS KCA 1 2 3 2 0 15.3 17 9 4 6 5.28
1985 WS KCA 0 1 2 2 0 16.3 10 5 4 10 2.76
1984 ALCS KCA 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 3 1 4 6 1.12
1979 NLCS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 394 346 151 465 25 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CIN P 3 0 1 0 0 1
1980 CIN P 36 27 10 35 3 3
1981 CIN P 7 4 0 7 0 0
1982 CIN P 36 11 5 18 1 0
1984 KCA P 23 23 9 15 3 1
1985 KCA P 33 33 19 53 1 2
1986 KCA P 35 34 14 43 1 3
1987 KCA P 35 35 15 55 4 4
1988 KCA P 35 35 19 43 3 2
1989 KCA P 33 27 6 26 2 0
1990 ATL P 24 24 10 28 0 2
1991 ATL P 36 36 14 53 2 1
1992 ATL P 32 31 20 44 3 1
1993 TEX P 26 26 9 45 2 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 394

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-09-01
1985 Pitcher of the Month September
1985 Pitcher of the Month April

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 TEX AL $2,833,334
1992 ATL NL $3,183,333
1991 ATL NL $1,833,333
1990 ATL NL $1,000,000
1989 KCA AL $1,250,000
1988 KCA AL $1,250,000
1987 KCA AL $850,000
1986 KCA AL $770,000
1985 KCA AL $225,000
Total Career Earnings $13,195,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1985 Cy Young Award AL 5th 7.0 140 0