Pete Layden, baseball player, 1948-1948

Pete Layden

Born: 12/30/1919 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 7/18/1982 in Edna, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-20 | Final Game: 1948-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Peter John Layden

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Biography

Pete Layden, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned from April 20, 1948, to July 15, 1948. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short, Layden made an impact in the 1948 season, participating in 41 games. He recorded 26 hits, achieving a batting average of .25, and contributed 4 runs batted in (RBIs) to his team. Known for his speed on the bases, he also stole 4 bases during his career, showcasing his ability to be a threat on the field. Layden's era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, shortly after World War II, when the game was beginning to see a resurgence in popularity. While he did not hit any home runs, his contributions as a solid contact hitter and base runner were valued by his teams. Despite the brevity of his career, Layden remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who, like him, had fleeting yet noteworthy careers in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 104 11 26 2 1 0 4 4 6 10 0.250 0.297 0.288 0.586 -335.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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
1948 SLA AL 41 104 11 26 2 1 0 4 4 6 10 0.250 .263 (-5%) .340 (-13%) .379 (-24%) .719 (-19%) -335.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 30 0 69 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 SLA OF 30 0 69 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 24
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1939, 1940, 1941