Don Lenhardt
Born: 10/4/1922 in Alton, IL, USA
Died: 7/9/2014 in Chesterfield, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1954-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Donald Eugene Lenhardt
Biography
Don Lenhardt, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1950s. His career spanned from 1950 to 1954, where he played primarily as a position player. Throughout his tenure, Lenhardt participated in 481 games, accumulating a total of 401 hits and achieving a batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 61 home runs and 239 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and hit for power. Additionally, Lenhardt demonstrated speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases.
Lenhardt's playing career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the sport transitioned in the early years following World War II. His performance on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during this period, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and offensive production. While Lenhardt may not have reached the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his solid statistics and consistent play were integral to the teams he represented, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 1481 | 192 | 401 | 64 | 9 | 61 | 239 | 6 | 214 | 235 | 0.271 | 0.365 | 0.450 | 0.815 | 3896.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 139 | 480 | 75 | 131 | 22 | 6 | 22 | 81 | 3 | 90 | 94 | 0.273 | 1816.7 |
| 1951 | CHW | AL | 64 | 199 | 23 | 53 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45 | 1 | 24 | 25 | 0.266 | 492.2 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 31 | 103 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0.262 | 492.2 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 30 | 105 | 18 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 0.295 | 552.1 |
| 1952 | DET | AL | 45 | 144 | 18 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 0.188 | 552.1 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 18 | 48 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.271 | 552.1 |
| 1953 | SLA | AL | 97 | 303 | 37 | 96 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 1 | 41 | 41 | 0.317 | 1160.7 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 13 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | BOS | AL | 44 | 66 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 93 | 2 | 651 | 44 | 8 | 82 |
| 3B | 17 | 0 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 297 | 13 | 584 | 16 | 12 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | SLA | 1B | 86 | 0 | 618 | 39 | 8 | 77 |
| 1950 | SLA | 3B | 10 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLA | OF | 39 | 0 | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1951 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | CHA | OF | 53 | 0 | 116 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | SLA | OF | 27 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | BOS | OF | 27 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | DET | OF | 43 | 0 | 89 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | SLA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1952 | SLA | OF | 11 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953 | SLA | 3B | 6 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | SLA | OF | 77 | 0 | 148 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| 1954 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | BAL | OF | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | BOS | OF | 13 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 93 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Left Field | 287 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 8 |