Leo Cristante

Born: 12/10/1926 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 8/24/1977 in Dearborn, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-21 | Final Game: 1955-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Dante Leo Cristante

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Biography

Leo Cristante, born in 1926, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1955. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Cristante made a notable impact during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to see significant changes in player demographics and strategies. He finished his career with a pitching record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite limited appearances. Throughout his career, Cristante accumulated 15 strikeouts, which reflected his capacity to generate swings and misses, a valuable asset for any pitcher. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a dedication to the craft of pitching. Cristante's journey through the early 1950s placed him in a unique position in baseball history, as he navigated the tail end of the post-war era and the increasing integration of the game, paving the way for future generations of players. His legacy remains a testament to the perseverance and resilience of athletes during a dynamic period in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	30	2	0	0	0	58.7	65	25	4	23	15	3.84	0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 4.02 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
1951	PHI	NL	1	1	10	1	0	0	0	22.0	28	12	9	6	4.91	4.04 (-22%)	-569.4
1955	DET	AL	0	1	20	1	0	0	0	36.7	37	13	14	9	3.19	4.00 (+20%)	574.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	13	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.077	0.077	0.077	0.154	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 80.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 78.8% 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
1951	PHI	NL	10	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	DET	AL	20	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	1	2	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	PHI	P	10	0	1	5	0	0
1955	DET	P	20	1	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30