Leo Dixon

Born: 9/4/1894 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/11/1984 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1929-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Leo Moses Dixon

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Biography

Leo Dixon was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1925 until 1929. Primarily a position player, Dixon participated in 159 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 88 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .206. Although his offensive output was modest, he managed to hit one home run and drive in 41 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute in key moments despite the challenges of the era. Additionally, he displayed some speed on the base paths, finishing his career with four stolen bases. Dixon's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have been a standout player statistically, his persistence in the league during the late 1920s reflected the determination and grit characteristic of many players of his time. After his career concluded on August 17, 1929, Dixon's contributions to the game were part of the larger narrative of baseball’s history, representing the everyday player who played for the love of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
159	427	40	88	19	3	1	41	4	45	69	0.206	0.291	0.272	0.562	-1659.6

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1925	SLA	AL	76	205	27	46	11	1	1	19	3	24	42	0.224	.288 (-22%)	.349 (-9%)	.407 (-26%)	.756 (-18%)	-660.0
1926	SLA	AL	33	89	7	17	3	1	0	8	1	11	14	0.191	.279 (-32%)	.345 (-15%)	.390 (-37%)	.735 (-26%)	-387.6
1927	SLA	AL	36	103	6	20	3	1	0	12	0	7	6	0.194	.282 (-31%)	.344 (-29%)	.392 (-38%)	.736 (-34%)	-612.0
1929	CIN	NL	14	30	0	5	2	0	0	2	0	3	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0