Les Nunamaker, baseball player, 1911-1922

Les Nunamaker

Born: 1/25/1889 in Malcolm, NE, USA

Died: 11/14/1938 in Hastings, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-28 | Final Game: 1922-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Leslie Grant Nunamaker

Biography

Les Nunamaker was a professional baseball player born in 1889, whose career spanned from 1911 to 1922. Primarily playing as a position player, Nunamaker appeared in 716 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .268. Over his tenure, he recorded 533 hits, 216 runs batted in (RBIs), and hit 2 home runs, showcasing a reliable offensive presence during a period when the game was characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power. Nunamaker's career unfolded during the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic phase. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his playing style, as he successfully swiped 36 bases, contributing to his teams' offensive strategies. While he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Les Nunamaker's contributions on the field and his consistent performance marked him as a respected player of his era, leaving a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
716 1990 194 533 75 30 2 216 36 176 150 0.268 0.332 0.339 0.670 473.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1920 WS CLE 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 0 82 5 6 1
C 614 0 2577 745 94 72
OF 1 0 2 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 610
First Base 15
Right Field 2