John Leary

Born: 5/2/1891 in Waltham, MA, USA

Died: 8/18/1961 in Waltham, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Louis Leary

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Biography

John Leary, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Leary made a notable impact during the early years of the 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. Over the course of 219 games, he recorded 196 hits and maintained a batting average of .258. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed significantly to his teams with 60 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the basepaths, tallying 11 stolen bases. Leary's playing style embodied the characteristics of his era, emphasizing contact hitting and aggressive base running rather than power. His contributions were vital in supporting his teammates and advancing runners, showcasing the fundamental skills that were essential for success in the game at that time. Although his playing career was relatively brief, Leary's involvement in the sport during a transformative period in baseball history remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game's development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
219	760	54	196	38	7	0	60	11	15	107	0.258	0.278	0.326	0.604	-1442.7

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1914	SLA	AL	144	533	35	141	28	7	0	45	9	10	71	0.265	.255 (+4%)	.322 (-12%)	.339 (+1%)	.661 (-5%)	-828.1
1915	SLA	AL	75	227	19	55	10	0	0	15	2	5	36	0.242	.250 (-3%)	.318 (-16%)	.332 (-14%)	.651 (-15%)	-614.6