Andy Leonard
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1880)
Andy Leonard was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1880 for 4 teams, including the Washington Olympics, a span of 10 seasons. In 501 career games, he hit .299 with 715 hits, 4 home runs, and 343 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,097.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 168 lb
- Died
- 8/21/1903 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-05
- Last Game
- 1880-07-06
Full name: Andrew Jackson Leonard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2,394 | 481 | 715 | 86 | 27 | 4 | 343 | 74 | 29 | 52 | .299 | .307 | .362 | .669 | 3,097 |
Career AVG .299 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career OPS .669 vs. league average .614 across their career seasons — +9.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | WS3 | 31 | 148 | 33 | 43 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 1 | .291 | .286 (+1%) | .311 (-2%) | .383 (avg) | .695 (-1%) | -30.7 | |
| 1872 | BS1 | 46 | 241 | 57 | 84 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .349 | .285 (+22%) | .296 (+17%) | .347 (+18%) | .644 (+18%) | 657.4 | |
| 1873 | BS1 | 58 | 300 | 81 | 96 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 60 | 27 | 2 | 0 | .320 | .290 (+10%) | .304 (+7%) | .357 (+13%) | .661 (+10%) | 439.1 | |
| 1874 | BS1 | 71 | 339 | 68 | 106 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 11 | 2 | 2 | .313 | .273 (+14%) | .282 (+12%) | .333 (+17%) | .615 (+15%) | 732.9 | |
| 1875 | BS1 | 80 | 396 | 87 | 127 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 74 | 14 | 2 | 6 | .321 | .253 (+26%) | .260 (+24%) | .309 (+27%) | .570 (+26%) | 1462.3 | |
| 1876 | BSN | NL | 64 | 303 | 53 | 85 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .281 | .265 (+6%) | .277 (+5%) | .320 (+2%) | .598 (+3%) | 145.5 |
| 1877 | BSN | NL | 58 | 272 | 46 | 78 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .287 | .271 (+6%) | .289 (+4%) | .337 (-10%) | .626 (-4%) | -82.5 |
| 1878 | BSN | NL | 60 | 262 | 41 | 68 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .260 | .259 (avg) | .278 (-4%) | .319 (+3%) | .597 (avg) | -48.7 |
| 1880 | CN1 | NL | 33 | 133 | 15 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 11 | .211 | .244 (-14%) | .267 (-4%) | .319 (-20%) | .586 (-13%) | -178.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 501 | 2,394 | 481 | 715 | 86 | 27 | 4 | 343 | 74 | 29 | 52 | .299 | — | — | — | — | 3,097 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2B | 78 | 32 | 204 | 205 | 69 | 28 |
| 3B | 19 | 5 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 2 |
| OF | 350 | 99 | 563 | 64 | 146 | 7 |
| SS | 61 | 12 | 62 | 166 | 46 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | WS3 | 2B | 19 | 19 | 51 | 50 | 16 | 6 |
| 1871 | WS3 | OF | 11 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 1871 | WS3 | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1872 | BS1 | 2B | 4 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1872 | BS1 | 3B | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 1872 | BS1 | OF | 38 | 38 | 41 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 1872 | BS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1873 | BS1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1873 | BS1 | 2B | 12 | 0 | 30 | 31 | 14 | 6 |
| 1873 | BS1 | OF | 45 | 0 | 79 | 17 | 32 | 1 |
| 1873 | BS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1874 | BS1 | 2B | 11 | 10 | 24 | 28 | 9 | 4 |
| 1874 | BS1 | OF | 51 | 50 | 90 | 6 | 23 | 1 |
| 1874 | BS1 | SS | 11 | 11 | 15 | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| 1875 | BS1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1875 | BS1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1875 | BS1 | OF | 73 | 0 | 125 | 12 | 33 | 0 |
| 1875 | BS1 | SS | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1876 | BSN | 2B | 30 | 0 | 89 | 81 | 29 | 10 |
| 1876 | BSN | OF | 35 | 0 | 68 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 1877 | BSN | OF | 37 | 0 | 79 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 1877 | BSN | SS | 21 | 0 | 28 | 48 | 12 | 3 |
| 1878 | BSN | OF | 60 | 0 | 65 | 8 | 21 | 1 |
| 1880 | CN1 | 3B | 10 | 0 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| 1880 | CN1 | SS | 23 | 0 | 11 | 59 | 14 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 78 |
| Third Base | 19 |
| Shortstop | 61 |
| Left Field | 350 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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Andy Leonard: the record in brief
The profile opens with Andy Leonard's first major league game on May 5, 1871; the last one listed came on July 6, 1880. The team column moves through the Washington Olympics (1871), the Boston Red Stockings (1872 to 1875), the Boston Red Caps (1876 to 1878), and the Cincinnati Reds (1880). Leonard, born on June 1, 1846, in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland, is listed as a left fielder and threw and hit right-handed. Leonard's listed size is 168 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Leonard's death is recorded on August 21, 1903, in Boston, MA, USA. Leonard's full given name, per the bio, is Andrew Jackson Leonard.
Leonard's career batting table shows 501 games, 2,394 at bats and 715 hits, a .299 average, plus 4 homers, 343 RBI, and 74 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .307 and the slugging percentage .362, for an OPS of .669. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Leonard's .299 average sits 11.8% above it. In OPS terms, Leonard's .669 stands 9.0% above the league's .614.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Leonard
- What years did Andy Leonard play?
- Andy Leonard played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1880.
- Was Andy Leonard a pitcher?
- No. Andy Leonard was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Andy Leonard hit?
- Andy Leonard hit 4 career home runs with 715 hits.
- What teams did Andy Leonard play for?
- Andy Leonard played for 4 teams: the Washington Olympics (1871), the Boston Red Stockings (1872–1875), the Boston Red Caps (1876–1878), and the Cincinnati Reds (1880).
- What were Andy Leonard's career stats?
- In 501 games, Andy Leonard had 715 hits, 4 home runs, 343 RBI, 481 runs, and 74 stolen bases, with a .299 batting average.
- What position did Andy Leonard play?
- Andy Leonard played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Andy Leonard and how much did he weigh?
- Andy Leonard was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 168 pounds.
- How many home runs did Andy Leonard hit each season?
- Andy Leonard's home runs by season: 0 in 1871, 2 in 1872, 0 in 1873, 0 in 1874, 1 in 1875, 0 in 1876, 0 in 1877, 0 in 1878, and 1 in 1880. His most in one season was 2, in 1872.
- What was Andy Leonard's career batting average?
- Andy Leonard batted .299 over his career, with 715 hits in 2,394 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Leonard have?
- Andy Leonard drove in 343 runs in his career.
- Is Andy Leonard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Leonard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.