Leo Dickerman

Born: 10/31/1896 in De Soto, MO, USA

Died: 4/30/1982 in Atkins, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-21 | Final Game: 1925-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Leo Louis Dickerman

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Biography

Leo Dickerman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1923 to 1925. Born in 1896, Dickerman played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a time when offensive production was beginning to rise. Over his three-season career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 27 losses, showcasing both the challenges and competitiveness of a pitcher during this era. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, Dickerman was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his tenure with a total of 135 strikeouts. He also recorded one save, highlighting his capability to contribute in critical late-game situations. While his overall record may not reflect dominant success, Dickerman's role in the league during the early 1920s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history as the game began to embrace a new style of play. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the perseverance and skill required to compete at the highest level during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	27	89	55	22	4	1	429.7	443	191	20	218	135	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 5.6% better than 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
1923	BRO	NL	8	12	35	20	7	1	0	159.7	180	66	72	58	3.72	4.03 (+8%)	38.5
1924	BRO	NL	0	0	7	2	0	0	0	19.7	20	12	16	9	5.49	4.13 (-33%)	-449.1
1924	STL	NL	7	4	18	13	8	1	0	119.7	108	32	51	28	2.41	4.13 (+42%)	-
1925	STL	NL	4	11	29	20	7	2	1	130.7	135	81	79	40	5.58	4.55 (-23%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
89	141	13	28	1	2	2	13	0	6	38	0.199	0.236	0.277	0.513	-99.5

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career SLG .277 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1923	BRO	NL	35	52	6	13	0	0	2	9	3	16	0.250	.282 (-12%)	.344 (-16%)	.390 (-6%)	.734 (-11%)	-99.5
1924	BRO	NL	7	6	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	STL	NL	18	39	4	9	0	1	0	2	2	6	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	STL	NL	29	44	1	5	1	1	0	2	0	12	0.114	—	—	—	—	0.0