Lee Pfund
Born: 10/10/1919 in Oak Park, IL, USA
Died: 6/2/2016 in Carol Stream, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-21 | Final Game: 1945-07-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Leroy Herbert Pfund
Biography
Lee Pfund was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1919, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief but notable period from 1945. His career, although short-lived, took place during a time when the sport was seeing a resurgence after World War II and many veterans were returning to the game. Pfund made his debut on April 21, 1945, and concluded his major league tenure on July 5 of the same year.
Throughout his time in the league, Pfund compiled a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. He struck out a total of 27 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters even in a competitive environment. Despite not recording any saves, Pfund contributed to his team's pitching staff during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by a shift back to normalcy as players returned from military service. His career, while brief, reflects the resilience and determination of athletes during a pivotal moment in American history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 69 | 36 | 4 | 35 | 27 | 5.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62.3 | 69 | 36 | 35 | 27 | 5.20 | -1341.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.250 | 0.227 | 0.477 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 15 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | BRO | P | 15 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1939 |