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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 62 | 183 | 18 | 47 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0.257 | -390.9 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 35 | 103 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.252 | -116.9 |
| 1913 | BOS | AL | 29 | 65 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0.215 | -16.4 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NYY | AL | 87 | 257 | 19 | 68 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 22 | 34 | 0.265 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYY | AL | 87 | 249 | 24 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 23 | 24 | 0.225 | -538.8 |
| 1916 | NYY | AL | 91 | 260 | 25 | 77 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 34 | 21 | 0.296 | 1063.2 |
| 1917 | NYY | AL | 104 | 310 | 22 | 81 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 5 | 21 | 25 | 0.261 | -177.7 |
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 85 | 274 | 22 | 71 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 28 | 16 | 0.259 | 123.6 |
| 1919 | CLE | AL | 26 | 56 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.250 | -130.0 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 34 | 54 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.333 | 195.2 |
| 1921 | CLE | AL | 46 | 131 | 16 | 47 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 0.359 | 336.4 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 25 | 43 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.302 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BOS | C | 59 | 0 | 309 | 79 | 11 | 8 |
| 1912 | BOS | C | 35 | 0 | 166 | 33 | 6 | 3 |
| 1913 | BOS | C | 27 | 0 | 147 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| 1914 | BOS | C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | NYA | C | 70 | 0 | 304 | 126 | 13 | 12 |
| 1914 | NYA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | NYA | C | 77 | 0 | 324 | 99 | 16 | 9 |
| 1915 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | C | 79 | 0 | 353 | 102 | 8 | 13 |
| 1917 | NYA | C | 91 | 0 | 372 | 113 | 12 | 12 |
| 1918 | SLA | C | 81 | 0 | 315 | 108 | 9 | 10 |
| 1918 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | CLE | C | 16 | 0 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 1920 | CLE | C | 17 | 0 | 42 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | CLE | 1B | 6 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | CLE | C | 46 | 0 | 166 | 31 | 6 | 3 |
| 1922 | CLE | C | 13 | 0 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 610 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Right Field | 2 |