Les Munns
Born: 12/1/1908 in Fort Bragg, CA, USA
Died: 2/28/1997 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-04-22 | Final Game: 1936-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Leslie Ernest Munns
Biography
Les Munns was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1936. Born in 1908, Munns began his career during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time that featured stronger offensive play and an emphasis on pitching finesse. Throughout his time in the majors, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 4-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Munns demonstrated his ability to impact games, striking out 58 batters and earning 2 saves during his brief but notable tenure.
Munns played for teams during a challenging era in baseball, where the competition was fierce, and pitchers faced the growing power of hitters. His contributions to the game, albeit modest in terms of statistics, reflect the dedication and spirit of players during the mid-20th century who laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes. Despite the challenges he faced, Munns' journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the passion and perseverance inherent in baseball history.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 34.0 | 21.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 34.0 | 21.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13 | 61 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 181.7 | 203 | 96 | 14 | 105 | 58 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 3 | 7 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 | 106 | 52 | 60 | 41 | 4.71 | -1883.7 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.3 | 74 | 36 | 33 | 13 | 5.55 | -2054.5 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.0 | 23 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 3.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 54 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.204 | 0.218 | 0.278 | 0.496 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 34 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 22 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 0 | 16 | 43 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | BRO | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935 | BRO | P | 21 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1936 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |