Elmer Leonard
Born: 11/12/1888 in Napa, CA, USA
Died: 5/27/1981 in Napa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-06-22 | Final Game: 1911-07-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Leonard
Biography
Elmer Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional time in the game. His career spanned from June 22, 1911, to July 27, 1911, during which he made a notable but brief impact in Major League Baseball. Leonard finished his career with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, showcasing a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 2.84 across his limited appearances. His ability to keep runs at bay was evidenced by his total of 10 strikeouts, although he did not record any saves during his time on the mound.
Leonard's playing style reflected the strategic and often low-scoring nature of the era, which was characterized by an emphasis on pitching and defense. His contributions, though limited in number, came at a time when the game was evolving, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers. Despite the brevity of his career, Elmer Leonard remains a part of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport when players were beginning to establish their legacies in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2.84 | -116.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.375 | 0.286 | 0.661 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1909, 1910, 1911 |