Don LeJohn

Born: 5/13/1934 in Daisytown, PA, USA

Died: 2/25/2005 in California, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-06-30 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Everett LeJohn

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Biography

Don LeJohn, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the 1965 Major League Baseball season. Primarily a position player, LeJohn played a total of 34 games during his brief career, showcasing his abilities at the plate with 20 hits and a batting average of .256. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's efforts with 7 runs batted in and demonstrated a solid approach to hitting during his time in the league. LeJohn's career unfolded during a period of significant change in baseball, as the sport was moving toward a more dynamic offensive approach. Despite his limited time in Major League Baseball, his performance reflected the challenges faced by players of that era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were often scarce. After concluding his professional career on October 3, 1965, LeJohn remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a transformative time in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	78	2	20	2	0	0	7	0	5	13	0.256	0.301	0.282	0.583	-168.4

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .282 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1965	LAD	NL	34	78	2	20	2	0	0	7	0	5	13	0.256	.245 (+4%)	.310 (-3%)	.371 (-24%)	.682 (-15%)	-168.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1965	WS	LAN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	26	21	9	38	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	LAN	3B	26	21	9	38	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	26