Lep Long
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911)
Lep Long was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1911 for the Philadelphia Athletics. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 4 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 153 lb
- Died
- 10/21/1958 in Birmingham, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-06-29
- Last Game
- 1911-07-17
Full name: Lester Long
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.50 | — | 0 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | PHA | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 8.0 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6.75 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-17 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-06 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-04 | PHA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-06-29 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-17 | PHA | SLA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-07-06 | PHA | CLE | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-07-04 | PHA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-06-29 | PHA | MIN | — | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton | PA | 1909, 1910, 1911 |
Lep Long: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lep Long debuted on June 29, 1911 and played a final game on July 17, 1911. Every season row on the page belongs to the Philadelphia Athletics, in 1911. Long, born on July 12, 1888, in Summit, NJ, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Long's listed size is 5 feet, 10 inches and 153 pounds. Long's death is recorded on October 21, 1958, in Birmingham, AL, USA. Long's full given name, per the bio, is Lester Long.
Across 4 games (0 starts), Long recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 4.50 ERA. The totals include 4 strikeouts. Against a 3.37 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 33.4% worse. Long's only pitching season is 1911: 4 games, 4 strikeouts.
Long's college years, 1909, 1910, and 1911, were spent at Lafayette College.
Long appears at one position only: pitcher, in 4 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lep Long
- Was Lep Long a pitcher?
- Yes. Lep Long pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 4 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lep Long hit?
- Lep Long hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Lep Long play for?
- Lep Long played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1911).
- What were Lep Long's career stats?
- In 4 games, Lep Long went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, 4 strikeouts, and 8.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Lep Long play?
- Lep Long played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lep Long and how much did he weigh?
- Lep Long was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 153 pounds.
- What was Lep Long's career ERA?
- Lep Long finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 4 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lep Long have?
- Lep Long recorded 4 career strikeouts.
- Is Lep Long in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lep Long has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.