Len Boehmer, baseball player, 1967-1971

Len Boehmer

Born: 6/28/1941 in Flint Hill, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-06-18 | Final Game: 1971-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Leonard Joseph Stephen Boehmer

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Biography

Len Boehmer, born in 1941, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1971. Primarily known as a position player, Boehmer played in a total of 50 games during his career. He was part of a transformative era in baseball that witnessed significant changes in player dynamics and team strategies, although his time in the league was relatively brief. Throughout his career, Boehmer recorded 19 hits, contributing to a batting average of .164. Despite not hitting any home runs, he managed to drive in 7 runs for his teams. Additionally, he did not register any stolen bases, indicating his role likely leaned more towards a defensive presence rather than a base-stealing threat. While Boehmer's statistical accomplishments may not have placed him among the game's elite, his journey through the majors reflects the competitive spirit and dedication of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 116 5 19 4 0 0 7 0 8 10 0.164 0.218 0.198 0.416 -631.5

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.416 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1967 CIN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1969 NYY AL 45 108 5 19 4 0 0 7 0 8 10 0.176 .248 (-29%) .320 (-27%) .369 (-42%) .689 (-35%) -631.5
1971 NYY AL 3 5 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
1B 21 17 185 12 1 15
2B 2 0 2 2 0 0
3B 9 8 8 20 2 1
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 CIN 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1969 NYA 1B 21 17 185 12 1 15
1969 NYA 2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1969 NYA 3B 8 7 7 19 2 1
1969 NYA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1971 NYA 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Second Base 2
Third Base 9
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Louis University St. Louis MO 1959, 1960, 1961