Walt Leverenz
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1915)
Walt Leverenz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 3 seasons. Across 62 career appearances, he went 7-31 with a 3.15 ERA and 131 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/19/1973 in Atascadero, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-04-13
- Last Game
- 1915-07-23
Full name: Walter Fred Leverenz
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 6 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 202.2 | 159 | 58 | 89 | 87 | 2.58 | 3.07 (+16%) | -1640.4 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 1 | 12 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 111.1 | 107 | 47 | 63 | 41 | 3.80 | 2.93 (-30%) | -3302.4 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8.00 | 2.90 (-176%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 7 | 31 | 62 | 44 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 323.0 | 277 | 113 | 160 | 131 | 3.15 | — | -4,943 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 102 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 | .176 | .200 | .186 | .386 | -428 |
Career AVG .176 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.
Career SLG .186 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.
Career OPS .386 vs. league average .660 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 30 | 68 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | .176 | .259 (-32%) | .325 (-39%) | .345 (-45%) | .670 (-42%) | -427.6 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 29 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 64 | 102 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 | .176 | — | — | — | — | -428 | ||
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 (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 40 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .150 |
| Away | 32 | 60 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | .183 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 148.2 | 131 | 61 | 85 | 48 | 3.69 |
| Away | 31 | 174.1 | 145 | 41 | 75 | 83 | 2.12 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-23 | SLA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-16 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-13 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-30 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-17 | SLA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-04 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-10-02 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-30 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-27 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-26 | SLA | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-23 | SLA | BOS | — | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-16 | SLA | MIN | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-07-13 | SLA | MIN | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-06-30 | SLA | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-04-17 | SLA | CHW | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-04 | SLA | CHW | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1914-10-02 | SLA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-09-30 | SLA | DET | L | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-27 | SLA | PHA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-09-26 | SLA | BOS | — | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 62 |
| Center Field | 1 |
Walt Leverenz: the record in brief
Walt Leverenz's major league career runs from a debut on April 13, 1913 to a final game on July 23, 1915. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Browns, from 1913 through 1915. The bio lists Leverenz as a pitcher who batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. Leverenz was born on July 21, 1888, in Chicago, IL, USA. Leverenz's death is recorded on March 19, 1973, in Atascadero, CA, USA. Leverenz's full given name, per the bio, is Walter Fred Leverenz.
Across 62 games (44 starts), Leverenz recorded 7 wins against 31 losses with a 3.15 ERA. The totals include 131 strikeouts and 18 complete games. Against a 2.95 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.15 mark was 6.7% worse. Leverenz won 6 games in 1913, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.58 in 1913, when the league's was 3.07.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Leverenz
- What years did Walt Leverenz play?
- Walt Leverenz played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915.
- Was Walt Leverenz a pitcher?
- Yes. Walt Leverenz pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 131 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Walt Leverenz hit?
- Walt Leverenz hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Walt Leverenz play for?
- Walt Leverenz played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1913–1915).
- What were Walt Leverenz's career stats?
- In 62 games, Walt Leverenz went 7-31 with a 3.15 ERA, 131 strikeouts, 323.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Walt Leverenz play?
- Walt Leverenz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Walt Leverenz and how much did he weigh?
- Walt Leverenz was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Walt Leverenz's career ERA?
- Walt Leverenz finished with a 3.15 career ERA, going 7-31 with 131 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Walt Leverenz have?
- Walt Leverenz recorded 131 career strikeouts.
- Is Walt Leverenz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Walt Leverenz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.