Sheldon Lejeune
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1915)
Sheldon Lejeune was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 24 career games, he hit .167 with 14 hits and 4 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- Died
- 4/21/1952 in Eloise, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-05-10
- Last Game
- 1915-05-03
Full name: Sheldon Adalbert Lejeune
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 84 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 15 | .167 | .213 | .190 | .404 | -364 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.
Career SLG .190 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.
Career OPS .404 vs. league average .668 across their career seasons — 39.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 18 | 65 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | .169 | .250 (-32%) | .318 (-35%) | .332 (-40%) | .651 (-38%) | -363.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 84 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 15 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -364 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .083 |
| Away | 13 | 48 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-03 | PIT | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-05-02 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-01 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-30 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1915-04-28 | PIT | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-27 | PIT | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-26 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-25 | PIT | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-24 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-23 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 24 |
Sheldon Lejeune: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 10, 1911 and the final game on May 3, 1915, Sheldon Lejeune built the record summarized on this page. Lejeune played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1915). Lejeune, a center fielder by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. The birth record reads July 22, 1885, in Chicago, IL, USA. Lejeune's death is recorded on April 21, 1952, in Eloise, MI, USA. Sheldon Lejeune was the playing name; the full given name is Sheldon Adalbert.
The batting record for Lejeune: 24 games, 14 hits in 84 at bats, and a .167 average; the totals also include 4 RBI. Lejeune got on base at a .213 rate and slugged .190 (.404 OPS). The league as a whole hit .257 across Lejeune's seasons, which puts the .167 career mark 35.2% below average. The OPS comparison is .404 to a league .668, 39.5% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 1915. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .169 in 1915, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sheldon Lejeune
- What years did Sheldon Lejeune play?
- Sheldon Lejeune played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915.
- Was Sheldon Lejeune a pitcher?
- No. Sheldon Lejeune was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Sheldon Lejeune hit?
- Sheldon Lejeune hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Sheldon Lejeune play for?
- Sheldon Lejeune played for 2 teams: the Brooklyn Dodgers (1911) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1915).
- What were Sheldon Lejeune's career stats?
- In 24 games, Sheldon Lejeune had 14 hits, 4 RBI, 6 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Sheldon Lejeune play?
- Sheldon Lejeune played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Sheldon Lejeune and how much did he weigh?
- Sheldon Lejeune was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Sheldon Lejeune's career batting average?
- Sheldon Lejeune batted .167 over his career, with 14 hits in 84 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sheldon Lejeune have?
- Sheldon Lejeune drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Sheldon Lejeune in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sheldon Lejeune has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.