Joe Leonard
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1920)
Joe Leonard was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1920 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Washington Senators, a span of 7 seasons. In 269 career games, he hit .226 with 179 hits, 2 home runs, and 61 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 156 lb
- Died
- 5/1/1920 in Washington, DC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-24
- Last Game
- 1920-04-23
Full name: Joseph Howard Leonard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 791 | 94 | 179 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 61 | 17 | 99 | 113 | .226 | .315 | .293 | .608 | -504 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .293 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 53 | 126 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 21 | .198 | .255 (-22%) | .322 (-17%) | .339 (-27%) | .661 (-22%) | -413.1 |
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | WS1 | AL | 42 | 168 | 20 | 46 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 23 | .274 | .248 (+10%) | .314 (+14%) | .326 (-3%) | .640 (+5%) | 0.0 |
| 1917 | WS1 | AL | 99 | 297 | 30 | 57 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 6 | 45 | 40 | .192 | .248 (-23%) | .312 (-3%) | .323 (-20%) | .635 (-12%) | -398.9 |
| 1919 | WS1 | AL | 71 | 198 | 26 | 51 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 20 | 28 | .258 | .262 (-2%) | .322 (+2%) | .347 (+3%) | .670 (+2%) | 95.0 |
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 269 | 791 | 94 | 179 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 61 | 17 | 99 | 113 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -717 | ||
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 (273 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 153 | 440 | 55 | 109 | 1 | 30 | .248 |
| Away | 120 | 360 | 41 | 71 | 1 | 26 | .197 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-04-23 | MIN | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-28 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-27 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-27 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-09-21 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-09-20 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-20 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-19 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-18 | MIN | SLA | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-18 | MIN | SLA | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 23 | 0 | 205 | 15 | 0 | 17 |
| 2B | 29 | 0 | 48 | 56 | 6 | 9 |
| 3B | 173 | 0 | 195 | 279 | 32 | 28 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | 3B | 38 | 0 | 29 | 51 | 8 | 2 |
| 1914 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | WS1 | 3B | 42 | 0 | 54 | 66 | 6 | 6 |
| 1917 | WS1 | 1B | 19 | 0 | 174 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| 1917 | WS1 | 3B | 68 | 0 | 78 | 119 | 16 | 15 |
| 1917 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | WS1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | WS1 | 1B | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | WS1 | 2B | 28 | 0 | 47 | 55 | 6 | 9 |
| 1919 | WS1 | 3B | 25 | 0 | 34 | 43 | 2 | 5 |
| 1919 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 23 |
| Second Base | 29 |
| Third Base | 175 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Joe Leonard: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 24, 1914 and the final game on April 23, 1920, Joe Leonard built the record summarized on this page. Leonard played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914), the Cleveland Indians (1916), and the Washington Senators (1916 through 1920). Leonard, a third baseman by primary position, threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded size is 5'7" and 156 pounds. The birth record reads November 14, 1893, in West Chicago, IL, USA. Leonard's death is recorded on May 1, 1920, in Washington, DC, USA. The bio lists the given name Joseph Howard.
In 269 games and 791 at bats, Leonard batted .226 with 179 hits, adding 2 homers and 61 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .315 and the slugging percentage .293, for an OPS of .608. The league as a whole hit .257 across Leonard's seasons, which puts the .226 career mark 12.1% below average. The hits column peaks at 57, in 1917. 1917 brought the most runs batted in, 23. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 1919, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Leonard
- What years did Joe Leonard play?
- Joe Leonard played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1920.
- Was Joe Leonard a pitcher?
- No. Joe Leonard was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Joe Leonard hit?
- Joe Leonard hit 2 career home runs with 179 hits.
- What teams did Joe Leonard play for?
- Joe Leonard played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1914), the Cleveland Indians (1916), and the Washington Senators (1916–1917, 1919–1920).
- What were Joe Leonard's career stats?
- In 269 games, Joe Leonard had 179 hits, 2 home runs, 61 RBI, 94 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Joe Leonard play?
- Joe Leonard played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Leonard and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Leonard was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 156 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Leonard hit each season?
- Joe Leonard's home runs by season: 0 in 1914, 0 in 1916, 0 in 1917, and 2 in 1919. His most in one season was 2, in 1919.
- What was Joe Leonard's career batting average?
- Joe Leonard batted .226 over his career, with 179 hits in 791 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Leonard have?
- Joe Leonard drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Leonard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Leonard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.