George LeClair, baseball player, 1914-1915

George LeClair

Born: 10/18/1886 in Milton, VT, USA

Died: 10/10/1918 in Farnham, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1914-06-05 | Final Game: 1915-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Lewis LeClair

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Biography

George LeClair, born in 1886, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, he showcased his talents in an era that was beginning to embrace the offensive explosion that would define the game in the subsequent years. LeClair’s career record stood at 7 wins and 12 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.36. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 91 strikeouts over the course of his career and contributed with 2 saves, highlighting his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. LeClair's playing style was characterized by a keen understanding of pitching strategy, which was essential during an era that still relied heavily on traditional baseball tactics. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game and competitiveness on the field remain part of baseball's rich tapestry. After his retirement on October 2, 1915, LeClair left behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher who navigated the complexities of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 12 55 19 12 2 2 236.0 222 88 4 61 91 3.36 0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 15.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1914 PTF FL 5 2 22 7 5 1 0 103.3 99 46 25 49 4.01 2.93 (-37%) 1413.3
1915 PTF FL 1 2 14 3 1 0 1 45.7 43 17 13 10 3.35 2.90 (-16%) -331.4
1915 BUF FL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 2 1 2 6.00 — 0.0
1915 BLF FL 1 8 18 9 6 1 1 84.0 76 23 22 30 2.46 2.90 (+15%) 210.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 71 4 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 12 0.127 0.139 0.155 0.294 0.0

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OBP .139 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.294 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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 PTF FL 22 34 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.147 — — — — 0.0
1915 PTF FL 14 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1915 BUF FL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1915 BLF FL 18 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 55 0 6 74 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PTF P 22 0 6 28 0 2
1915 PTF P 14 0 0 18 0 0
1915 BUF P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 BLF P 18 0 0 28 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 55