Leech Maskrey
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1886)
Leech Maskrey was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1886 for the Louisville Colonels and the Cincinnati Red Stockings, a span of 5 seasons. In 418 career games, he hit .225 with 360 hits, 2 home runs, and 94 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 4/1/1922 in Mercer, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-02
- Last Game
- 1886-07-07
Full name: Samuel Leech Maskrey
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 1,601 | 190 | 360 | 52 | 26 | 2 | 94 | 4 | 61 | 0 | .225 | .256 | .294 | .550 | -2,290 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career SLG .294 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 76 | 288 | 30 | 65 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .226 | .248 (-9%) | .275 (-10%) | .329 (-13%) | .605 (-11%) | -430.6 |
| 1883 | LS2 | AA | 96 | 361 | 50 | 73 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | .202 | .257 (-21%) | .285 (-22%) | .345 (-16%) | .631 (-18%) | -971.7 |
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 105 | 412 | 48 | 103 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 17 | 0 | .250 | .243 (+3%) | .278 (+1%) | .327 (-8%) | .606 (-4%) | -185.9 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 109 | 423 | 54 | 97 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 19 | 0 | .229 | .244 (-6%) | .287 (-7%) | .325 (-5%) | .613 (-6%) | -375.0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 5 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 27 | 98 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | .194 | .246 (-21%) | .302 (-21%) | .331 (-26%) | .634 (-24%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 418 | 1,601 | 190 | 360 | 52 | 26 | 2 | 94 | 4 | 61 | 0 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -1,963 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3B | 8 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| OF | 414 | 0 | 686 | 60 | 79 | 7 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1882 | LS2 | OF | 76 | 0 | 136 | 11 | 16 | 1 |
| 1883 | LS2 | OF | 96 | 0 | 193 | 19 | 20 | 1 |
| 1883 | LS2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | OF | 103 | 0 | 138 | 17 | 18 | 2 |
| 1884 | LS2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | OF | 108 | 0 | 169 | 9 | 20 | 2 |
| 1886 | LS2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1886 | CN2 | OF | 26 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 328 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 43 |
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Leech Maskrey (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Leech Maskrey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Leech Maskrey debuted on May 2, 1882 and played a final game on July 7, 1886. The team column moves through the Louisville Eclipse (1882 to 1884), the Louisville Colonels (1885 through 1886), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886). Maskrey played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on February 11, 1854, in Mercer, PA, USA, Maskrey was listed at 5'8" and 150 pounds. Maskrey died on April 1, 1922, in Mercer, PA, USA. Maskrey's full given name, per the bio, is Samuel Leech Maskrey.
The batting record for Maskrey: 418 games, 360 hits in 1,601 at bats, and a .225 average, plus 2 homers and 94 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .256 and .294 give Maskrey a career OPS of .550. The league as a whole hit .247 across Maskrey's seasons, which puts the .225 career mark 9.0% below average. By OPS the gap is 11.0% below league average (.550 against .618). Maskrey collected a career-high 103 hits in 1884. 1885 brought the most runs batted in, 46.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leech Maskrey
- What years did Leech Maskrey play?
- Leech Maskrey played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1886.
- Was Leech Maskrey a pitcher?
- No. Leech Maskrey was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Leech Maskrey hit?
- Leech Maskrey hit 2 career home runs with 360 hits.
- What teams did Leech Maskrey play for?
- Leech Maskrey played for 2 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1882–1886) and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886).
- What were Leech Maskrey's career stats?
- In 418 games, Leech Maskrey had 360 hits, 2 home runs, 94 RBI, 190 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Leech Maskrey play?
- Leech Maskrey played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leech Maskrey and how much did he weigh?
- Leech Maskrey was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Leech Maskrey hit each season?
- Leech Maskrey's home runs by season: 0 in 1882, 1 in 1883, 0 in 1884, 1 in 1885, and 0 in 1886. His most in one season was 1, in 1883 and 1885.
- What was Leech Maskrey's career batting average?
- Leech Maskrey batted .225 over his career, with 360 hits in 1,601 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leech Maskrey have?
- Leech Maskrey drove in 94 runs in his career.
- Is Leech Maskrey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leech Maskrey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.