Leon Brinkopf, baseball player, 1952-1952

Leon Brinkopf

Born: 10/20/1926 in Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

Died: 7/2/1998 in Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-18 | Final Game: 1952-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Leon Clarence Brinkopf

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Biography

Leon Brinkopf was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1950s. Born in 1926, he played as a position player for a short stint from April 18 to May 5, 1952. During his time in the major leagues, Brinkopf appeared in 9 games, where he recorded 4 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .182. Although he did not hit any home runs and had no stolen bases, his contributions to the teams he played for during this period were part of the fabric of baseball in a transitional era. Brinkopf's career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport was evolving both in terms of player demographics and playing style. While his time in the league was limited, his experience reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the major leagues during the post-World War II era, when many veterans were returning home and reshaping the game. Ultimately, Leon Brinkopf remains a part of baseball history, representing a fleeting moment in a vast and storied narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 22 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 5 0.182 0.308 0.182 0.490 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.490 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 29.7% 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
1952 CHC NL 9 22 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 5 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 6 0 4 17 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 CHN SS 6 0 4 17 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 6