Leo Hafford

Born: 9/17/1883 in Somerville, MA, USA

Died: 10/1/1911 in Willimantic, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-15 | Final Game: 1906-04-24

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Leo Edgar Hafford

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Biography

Leo Hafford, born in 1883, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief yet notable period in the early 20th century. He played in the major leagues for a total of nine days, making his debut on April 15, 1906, and concluding his playing days on April 24 of the same year. Despite the limited duration of his career, Hafford showcased remarkable skill on the mound, finishing with a record of 1-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 0.95. This statistic places him among the more effective pitchers of his time, particularly in an era characterized by lower offensive output and a greater emphasis on pitching excellence. During his short stint in the majors, Hafford recorded a total of five strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to retire batters effectively, though he did not achieve any saves in his appearances. The early 1900s were a transformative era in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more dynamic playing style, and while Hafford's career was fleeting, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this significant time. His legacy, though not widely recognized, serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the game, often in ways that are not fully captured in the record books.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	3	1	1	0	0	19.0	13	2	0	11	5	0.95	0

Career ERA 0.95 vs. league average 2.68 across their career seasons — 64.6% 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
1906	CIN	NL	1	1	3	1	1	0	0	19.0	13	2	11	5	0.95	2.68 (+65%)	-509.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	9	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	4	0.222	0.222	0.222	0.444	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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
1906	CIN	NL	3	9	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	1	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	CIN	P	3	1	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3