Leon Chagnon, baseball player, 1929-1935

Leon Chagnon

Born: 9/28/1902 in Pittsfield, NH, USA

Died: 7/30/1953 in Amesbury, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-10-05 | Final Game: 1935-08-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Leon Wilbur Chagnon

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Biography

Leon Chagnon was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1935. Born in 1902, Chagnon made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 16 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51, he demonstrated a solid command of the mound, contributing to his teams with not only his starts but also in relief appearances, as evidenced by his 3 saves and a total of 153 strikeouts. Chagnon's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were increasingly called upon to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the resilience and competitive spirit of pitchers in the early 20th century. Leon Chagnon's legacy remains as a testament to the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 16 135 22 8 1 3 393.3 443 197 34 104 153 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1929 PIT NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 7.0 11 7 1 4 9.00 — 0.0
1930 PIT NL 0 3 18 4 3 0 0 62.0 92 47 23 27 6.82 4.80 (-42%) -1850.9
1932 PIT NL 9 6 30 10 4 1 0 128.0 140 56 34 52 3.94 4.13 (+5%) -155.4
1933 PIT NL 6 4 39 5 1 0 1 100.0 100 41 17 35 3.69 3.86 (+4%) 2004.8
1934 PIT NL 4 1 33 1 0 0 1 58.0 68 31 24 19 4.81 4.29 (-12%) -1009.8
1935 NY1 NL 0 2 14 1 0 0 1 38.3 32 15 5 16 3.52 4.35 (+19%) -747.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 105 6 17 3 2 0 3 0 0 18 0.162 0.178 0.229 0.406 0.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OBP .178 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career SLG .229 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.406 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 45.5% 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
1929 PIT NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 PIT NL 18 20 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1932 PIT NL 30 40 3 9 2 2 0 2 0 0 6 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1933 PIT NL 39 21 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.048 — — — — 0.0
1934 PIT NL 33 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1935 NY1 NL 14 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 135 0 20 78 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PIT P 1 0 0 3 0 0
1930 PIT P 18 0 4 12 0 0
1932 PIT P 30 0 3 21 2 0
1933 PIT P 39 0 6 17 3 1
1934 PIT P 33 0 3 18 0 0
1935 NY1 P 14 0 4 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135