Leroy Herrmann, baseball player, 1932-1935

Leroy Herrmann

Born: 2/27/1906 in Steward, IL, USA

Died: 7/3/1972 in Livermore, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-30 | Final Game: 1935-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Leroy George Herrmann

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Biography

Leroy Herrmann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1932 to 1935. Born in 1906, Herrmann's career unfolded during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more offensive style of play. Over his time in the league, he showcased his skills primarily with a record of 5-7, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13, and a total of 39 strikeouts. His ability to close games was highlighted by his single save, reflecting his capacity to perform under pressure. Herrmann's career spanned just a few seasons, yet he contributed to the game as a reliable pitcher during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and evolving rapidly. While his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his presence on the mound and contributions to his teams left a mark during the early years of the modern game. His journey through the Major Leagues is a testament to the dedication and passion that characterized many players of his generation.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 5.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1935 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1935 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 5.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 45 9 2 0 1 141.7 168 65 12 48 39 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 4.11 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
1932 CHC NL 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 12.7 18 9 9 5 6.39 4.13 (-55%) -
1933 CHC NL 0 1 9 1 0 0 1 21.0 26 13 8 4 5.57 3.86 (-44%) -
1935 CIN NL 3 5 29 8 2 0 0 108.0 124 43 31 30 3.58 4.35 (+18%) -1255.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 38 4 10 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.263 0.282 0.289 0.572 0.0

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.572 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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
1932 CHC NL 7 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1933 CHC NL 9 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1935 CIN NL 29 30 4 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 0 7 25 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 CHN P 7 0 2 1 0 1
1933 CHN P 9 0 1 1 1 0
1935 CIN P 29 0 4 23 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45