Leon Culberson

Born: 8/6/1918 in Hall's Station, GA, USA

Died: 9/17/1989 in Rome, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-05-16 | Final Game: 1948-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Delbert Leon Culberson

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Biography

Leon Culberson was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1943 until his retirement in 1948. He was primarily known as a position player, participating in a total of 370 games throughout his career. Culberson recorded 324 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .266, alongside 14 home runs and 131 runs batted in. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 27 bases, showcasing his versatility and athleticism during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more aggressive base running. Culberson's career unfolded in the midst of World War II, a period that significantly impacted baseball as many players were drafted into military service. Despite these challenges, he established himself as a reliable player on the field. His contributions were particularly felt during the late 1940s, a time of transition in Major League Baseball as the sport began to integrate and evolve into what fans know today. Culberson's legacy is characterized not only by his statistics but also by his role in a transformative era of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
370	1217	148	324	59	18	14	131	27	106	126	0.266	0.327	0.379	0.705	575.4

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near 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
1943	BOS	AL	80	312	36	85	16	6	3	34	13	30	35	0.272	.255 (+6%)	.324 (+3%)	.346 (+13%)	.671 (+8%)	392.2
1944	BOS	AL	75	282	41	67	11	5	2	21	6	20	20	0.238	.261 (-9%)	.325 (-12%)	.357 (-7%)	.683 (-9%)	-511.2
1945	BOS	AL	97	331	26	91	21	6	6	45	4	20	37	0.275	.260 (+5%)	.328 (-4%)	.354 (+21%)	.683 (+9%)	366.6
1946	BOS	AL	59	179	34	56	10	1	3	18	3	16	19	0.313	.256 (+22%)	.328 (+12%)	.358 (+20%)	.687 (+16%)	482.9
1947	BOS	AL	47	84	10	20	1	0	0	11	1	12	10	0.238	.262 (-9%)	.336 (+5%)	.376 (-34%)	.712 (-15%)	-155.2
1948	WSN	AL	12	29	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	8	5	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0