Freddy Leach

Born: 11/23/1897 in Springfield, MO, USA

Died: 12/10/1981 in Hagerman, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-05-24 | Final Game: 1932-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Frederick Leach

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Biography

Freddy Leach was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s and early 1930s, known for his impressive offensive skills and consistent performance at the plate. Born in 1897, Leach’s career spanned from 1923 until his retirement in 1932. Over the course of 991 games, he amassed 1,147 hits, showcasing a batting average of .307, which positioned him as one of the more formidable hitters of his time. His offensive contributions included 72 home runs and 509 runs batted in (RBIs), underscoring his role as a reliable run producer. Leach played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and offensive production. His ability to steal bases, evidenced by his total of 32 stolen bases, added another dimension to his game, making him a versatile player capable of impacting the game in multiple ways. Throughout his career, he maintained a reputation for his steady batting and dependable presence on the field, securing his legacy among the notable players of his generation. Freddy Leach's contributions to the game left an enduring mark, reflecting the evolving nature of baseball during the interwar years.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
5.0	4.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.200	.000	0.200

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1928	5.0	4.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	0.200	.000	0.200

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
991	3733	543	1147	196	53	72	509	32	163	189	0.307	0.341	0.446	0.787	2793.9

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — +5.7% 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
1923	PHI	NL	52	104	5	27	4	0	1	16	1	3	14	0.260	.282 (-8%)	.344 (-19%)	.390 (-16%)	.734 (-17%)	-336.2
1924	PHI	NL	8	28	6	13	2	1	2	7	0	2	1	0.464	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	PHI	NL	65	292	47	91	15	4	5	28	1	5	21	0.312	.288 (+8%)	.349 (-8%)	.407 (+9%)	.756 (+1%)	-46.6
1926	PHI	NL	129	492	73	162	29	7	11	71	6	16	33	0.329	.279 (+18%)	.345 (+2%)	.390 (+24%)	.735 (+14%)	1118.1
1927	PHI	NL	140	536	69	164	30	4	12	83	2	21	32	0.306	.282 (+8%)	.344 (-1%)	.392 (+13%)	.736 (+7%)	604.2
1928	PHI	NL	145	588	83	179	36	11	13	96	4	30	30	0.304	.280 (+8%)	.342 (avg)	.395 (+19%)	.737 (+10%)	1005.5
1929	NY1	NL	113	411	74	119	22	6	8	47	10	17	14	0.290	.289 (avg)	.353 (-8%)	.415 (+4%)	.769 (-2%)	-274.8
1930	NY1	NL	126	544	90	178	19	13	13	71	3	22	25	0.327	.293 (+11%)	.354 (+2%)	.429 (+12%)	.784 (+7%)	766.4
1931	NY1	NL	129	515	75	159	30	5	6	61	4	29	9	0.309	.276 (+12%)	.338 (+3%)	.388 (+8%)	.726 (+6%)	529.3
1932	BSN	NL	84	223	21	55	9	2	1	29	1	18	10	0.247	.275 (-10%)	.335 (-9%)	.391 (-19%)	.726 (-14%)	-572.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	25	0	249	18	1	28
OF	875	0	1940	76	51	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1923	PHI	OF	26	38	0	2	0
1924	PHI	OF	7	8	1	0	0
1925	PHI	OF	65	178	2	9	1
1926	PHI	OF	123	313	15	7	2
1927	PHI	OF	140	385	26	8	10
1928	PHI	1B	25	249	18	1	28
1928	PHI	OF	120	296	11	7	5
1929	NY1	OF	95	149	2	4	0
1930	NY1	OF	124	208	11	5	4
1931	NY1	OF	125	239	6	6	1
1932	BSN	OF	50	126	2	3	0