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 |
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 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.
- What teams did Elmer Leifer play for?
- Elmer Leifer played for the Chicago White Sox.