Elmer Leifer
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921)
Elmer Leifer was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Chicago White Sox. In 9 career games, he hit .300 with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/26/1948 in Everett, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-07
- Last Game
- 1921-09-26
Full name: Elmer Edwin Leifer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .300 | .300 | .300 | .600 | 0 |
Career AVG .300 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career OPS .600 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CHA | AL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-26 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-19 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-19 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-17 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-16 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-11 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-09 | CHW | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-09-07 | CHW | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Elmer Leifer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Elmer Leifer debuted on September 7, 1921 and played a final game on September 26, 1921. Leifer's only club in the season tables is the Chicago White Sox. At 5'9" and 170 pounds, Leifer is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Leifer batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 23, 1893, in Clarington, OH, USA. The bio records the death on September 26, 1948, in Everett, WA, USA. Leifer's full given name, per the bio, is Elmer Edwin Leifer.
Leifer collected 3 hits in 10 at bats across 9 games, good for a .300 batting average, plus 1 RBI. Against a .286 league average for those years, Leifer's .300 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Leifer's .600 stands 18.9% below the league's .740. Only one season appears, 1921 for the Chicago White Sox, when Leifer played 9 games and went 3 for 10.
Most of Leifer's defensive work, 1 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer Leifer
- Was Elmer Leifer a pitcher?
- No. Elmer Leifer was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Elmer Leifer hit?
- Elmer Leifer hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Elmer Leifer play for?
- Elmer Leifer played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1921).
- What were Elmer Leifer's career stats?
- In 9 games, Elmer Leifer had 3 hits and 1 RBI, with a .300 batting average.
- What position did Elmer Leifer play?
- Elmer Leifer played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elmer Leifer and how much did he weigh?
- Elmer Leifer was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Elmer Leifer's career batting average?
- Elmer Leifer batted .300 over his career, with 3 hits in 10 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elmer Leifer have?
- Elmer Leifer drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Elmer Leifer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elmer Leifer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.