Len Perme
Born: 11/25/1917 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 1/24/2009 in Hayward, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-09-08 | Final Game: 1946-06-09
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Leonard John Perme
Biography
Len Perme, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from 1942 until June 9, 1946, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the availability of players in the league. Perme played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 8 games at the highest level of the sport.
During his limited time in the majors, Perme showcased his potential by achieving a batting average of .333, a remarkable figure given his minimal opportunities. He recorded 1 hit but did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs. This brief stint in the league places him among the many players who contributed to the game during a turbulent era, exemplifying the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized baseball during the war years. While his career in the majors was short, Len Perme remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who were part of that unique chapter in the sport's timeline.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 3.12 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1.38 | - |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 8.31 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |