Hal Leathers, baseball player, 1920-1920

Hal Leathers

Born: 12/2/1898 in Selma, CA, USA

Died: 4/12/1977 in Modesto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-13 | Final Game: 1920-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Harold Langford Leathers

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Biography

Hal Leathers, born in 1898, was a position player whose brief Major League Baseball career spanned from September 13 to October 2, 1920. Despite his limited time in the majors, Leathers made a notable impact during his nine games, where he showcased his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .304. He recorded seven hits, including one home run, and drove in a run while also stealing a base, highlighting his versatility and speed on the field. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Leathers' tenure coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a time characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and defense. Although his career was short-lived, his performance demonstrated the potential for offensive talent that would soon flourish in the sport. Leathers remains a footnote in baseball history, exemplifying the many players of his era who contributed to the evolving landscape of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 23 3 7 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0.304 0.333 0.478 0.812 0.0

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .478 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +31.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.812 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +16.8% 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
1920 CHC NL 9 23 3 7 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0.304 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 0 3 0 0
SS 6 0 15 18 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 CHN 2B 3 0 0 3 0 0
1920 CHN SS 6 0 15 18 7 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Shortstop 6