Leo Sims
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Leo Sims was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Atlanta Black Crackers. In 12 career games, he hit .205 with 8 hits and 1 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .205 | .262 | .231 | .493 | 0 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 24.8% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career SLG .231 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Career OPS .493 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 32.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BBB | NAL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | BCA | NAL | 10 | 34 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .312 |
| Away | 6 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .150 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-06-06 | ATN | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-05 | ATN | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-06-05 | ATN | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938-05-26 | ATN | BIR | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-22 | ATN | BIR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-22 | ATN | BIR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-17 | ATN | BIR | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-15 | ATN | BIR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938-05-15 | ATN | BIR | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938-05-12 | ATN | BIR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Sims
- Was Leo Sims a pitcher?
- No. Leo Sims was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Leo Sims hit?
- Leo Sims hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What was Leo Sims's career batting average?
- Leo Sims batted .205 over his career, with 8 hits in 39 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Sims have?
- Leo Sims drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Sims in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Sims has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Leo Sims play for?
- Leo Sims played for the Birmingham Black Barons and the Atlanta Black Crackers.