Don Leppert
Born: 10/19/1931 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Died: 4/13/2023 in Delaware, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-06-18 | Final Game: 1964-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Donald George Leppert
Biography
Don Leppert was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1964. Making his debut during a time when the game was transitioning from the power-hitting era of the late 1950s, Leppert showcased his talents with a combination of defensive skill and offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 190 games, accumulating 122 hits, 15 home runs, and 59 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .229.
Leppert's career was marked by a notable achievement of being selected as an All-Star, highlighting his recognition among peers during his playing days. Though he did not steal any bases, his power potential was evident in his home run total, which contributed to his teams during a competitive period in baseball history. After his retirement on September 16, 1964, Leppert's contributions to the game were remembered as part of the diverse tapestry of players that shaped the early 1960s in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 532 | 46 | 122 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 59 | 0 | 44 | 93 | 0.229 | 0.289 | 0.363 | 0.652 | -640.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PIT | NL | 22 | 60 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.267 | 16.7 |
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 45 | 139 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 0.266 | -16.4 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 73 | 211 | 20 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 0.237 | -3.9 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 50 | 122 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 0.156 | -636.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 168 | 150 | 795 | 68 | 13 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PIT | C | 21 | 15 | 80 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | PIT | C | 44 | 41 | 243 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
| 1963 | WS2 | C | 60 | 55 | 281 | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| 1964 | WS2 | C | 43 | 39 | 191 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 168 |