Les Peden
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953)
Les Peden was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1953 for the Washington Senators. In 9 career games, he hit .250 with 7 hits, 1 home runs, and 1 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 212 lb
- Died
- 2/11/2002 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-04-17
- Last Game
- 1953-05-06
Full name: Leslie Earl Peden
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .250 | .344 | .393 | .737 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .393 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .737 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS1 | AL | 9 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 8 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | .250 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-05-06 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-05 | MIN | DET | W | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1953-05-03 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-05-02 | MIN | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-05-01 | MIN | SLA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953-04-30 | MIN | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-04-29 | MIN | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-04-28 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-04-17 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 1941, 1942, 1943 |
Les Peden: the record in brief
According to the bio, Les Peden debuted on April 17, 1953 and played a final game on May 6, 1953. All of the seasons listed were played for the Washington Senators. Peden played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 17, 1923, in Azle, TX, USA, Peden was listed at 6'1" and 212 pounds. Peden died on February 11, 2002, in Jacksonville, FL, USA. Peden's full given name, per the bio, is Leslie Earl Peden.
Across 9 games at the plate, Peden's career line reads 7 hits in 28 at bats for a .250 average, adding 1 home run and 1 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .264 across Peden's seasons, which puts the .250 career mark 5.4% below average. Peden's lone season row is 1953 with the Washington Senators: 9 games, 7 hits in 28 at bats.
Peden's college years, 1941, 1942, and 1943, were spent at Texas A&M University.
Every defensive appearance on record for Peden, 8 games, came at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Les Peden
- Was Les Peden a pitcher?
- No. Les Peden was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Les Peden hit?
- Les Peden hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Les Peden play for?
- Les Peden played for one team, the Washington Senators (1953).
- What were Les Peden's career stats?
- In 9 games, Les Peden had 7 hits, 1 home runs, 1 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Les Peden play?
- Les Peden played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Les Peden and how much did he weigh?
- Les Peden was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 212 pounds.
- What was Les Peden's career batting average?
- Les Peden batted .250 over his career, with 7 hits in 28 at bats.
- How many RBI did Les Peden have?
- Les Peden drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Les Peden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Les Peden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.