Bevo LeBourveau

Born: 8/24/1896 in Dana, CA, USA

Died: 12/9/1947 in Nevada City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-09-09 | Final Game: 1929-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: DeWitt Wiley LeBourveau

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Biography

Bevo LeBourveau was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played as a position player from 1919 until his retirement in 1929. Over the course of his career, he participated in 280 games, showcasing his skills primarily in the infield. LeBourveau finished his career with 217 hits, accumulating a respectable batting average of .275. He demonstrated not only his ability to get on base but also power at the plate, hitting 11 home runs and driving in 69 RBIs. His speed was evident as he recorded 15 stolen bases, reflecting the style of play that characterized an era transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the late 1920s. LeBourveau's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, as the sport evolved with the introduction of new strategies and a greater emphasis on power hitting. His contributions to his teams, though perhaps overshadowed by the stars of his time, reflected the tenacity and skill of the players who paved the way for future generations. After a decade in the majors, LeBourveau left a legacy rooted in consistent performance and a commitment to the game, marking his place in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
8.0	7.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.429	0.500	0.571	1.071

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1930	8.0	7.0	1.0	3.0	1.0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0.429	0.500	0.571	1.071

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
280	788	100	217	27	11	11	69	15	79	125	0.275	0.345	0.379	0.725	79.6

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
1919	PHI	NL	17	63	4	17	0	0	0	0	2	10	8	0.270	.262 (+3%)	.322 (+15%)	.347 (-22%)	.670 (-5%)	8.8
1920	PHI	NL	84	261	29	67	7	2	3	12	9	11	36	0.257	.271 (-6%)	.331 (-11%)	.363 (-8%)	.694 (-10%)	-477.7
1921	PHI	NL	93	281	42	83	12	5	6	35	4	29	51	0.295	.286 (+3%)	.344 (+5%)	.395 (+11%)	.739 (+8%)	436.4
1922	PHI	NL	74	167	24	45	8	3	2	20	0	24	29	0.269	.285 (-6%)	.345 (+6%)	.397 (-2%)	.743 (+2%)	112.0
1929	PHA	AL	12	16	1	5	0	1	0	2	0	5	1	0.312	—	—	—	—	0.0