Leon Kellman

Born: 7/11/1918 in Gatún, Colón, Panama

Died: 5/13/2003 in Miami, FL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edric Oscarlea Kellman

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Biography

Leon Kellman, born in 1918, is an active player in Major League Baseball, known for his significant contributions as a position player. Over the course of his career, Kellman has appeared in 50 games, showcasing a remarkable batting average of .294. He has recorded 48 hits, including one home run, and driven in 27 runs, demonstrating his ability to impact games both as a hitter and a key player in scoring situations. Additionally, he has displayed speed on the bases, successfully stealing six bases, which adds an exciting dimension to his playing style. Kellman is recognized not only for his individual achievements but also for his influence on the game, having earned All-Star selections in two seasons. His performance reflects the competitive nature of the current era of baseball, where players are constantly pushed to excel both offensively and defensively. As he continues his career, Kellman remains a vital presence on the field, contributing to his team's success and inspiring future generations of players with his dedication and skill.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 163 32 48 6 2 1 27 6 29 0 0.294 0.425 0.374 0.799 407.6

Career AVG .294 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +12.9% above league average.

Career OBP .425 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +26.8% above league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.799 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +13.1% above 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
1946 CBE NAL 19 62 14 20 4 0 0 11 3 11 0 0.323 .256 (+26%) .328 (+38%) .358 (+8%) .687 (+22%) 311.1
1947 CBE NAL 14 40 8 11 1 1 1 9 0 7 0 0.275 — — — — 0.0
1948 CBE NAL 17 61 10 17 1 1 0 7 3 11 0 0.279 .263 (+6%) .340 (+22%) .379 (-14%) .719 (+3%) 96.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 20 5 8 2 1 0 2 1 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 NWS CBE 5 20 5 8 2 1 0 2 1 0 0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 8 19 22 2 4
3B 39 38 40 59 11 3
C 1 1 3 1 0 0
OF 1 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 CBE 3B 17 16 16 26 7 2
1946 CBE C 1 1 3 1 0 0
1946 CBE OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1947 CBE 2B 4 4 9 12 2 2
1947 CBE 3B 9 9 6 9 3 0
1948 CBE 2B 5 4 10 10 0 2
1948 CBE 3B 13 13 18 24 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Second Base 9
Third Base 39
Left Field 1