Bill LeFebvre

Born: 11/11/1915 in Natick, RI, USA

Died: 1/19/2007 in Largo, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-06-10 | Final Game: 1944-09-29

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

Full name: Wilfred Henry LeFebvre

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Biography

Bill LeFebvre, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 until his retirement in 1944. Throughout his career, LeFebvre demonstrated a steady presence on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.03. He struck out 36 batters and recorded 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever during a time when the game was beginning to evolve post-Depression and on the brink of World War II. LeFebvre's career unfolded during a pivotal era in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the hard work and dedication that defined many players of his time. As an athlete navigating the challenges of his era, LeFebvre remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	5	36	10	3	0	3	132.3	162	74	10	51	36	5.03	0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 28.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1938	BOS	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	4.0	8	6	0	0	13.50	—	0.0
1939	BOS	AL	1	1	5	3	0	0	26.3	35	17	14	8	5.81	4.28 (-36%)	-502.6
1943	WSN	AL	2	0	6	3	1	0	32.3	33	16	16	10	4.45	3.50 (-27%)	-
1944	WSN	AL	2	4	24	4	2	3	69.7	86	35	21	18	4.52	3.57 (-26%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
75	87	8	24	5	2	1	11	0	15	11	0.276	0.382	0.414	0.796	113.6

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +14.6% above league average.

Career SLG .414 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.796 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	BOS	AL	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	BOS	AL	7	10	3	3	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	WSN	AL	7	14	0	4	3	0	0	1	1	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	WSN	AL	60	62	4	16	2	2	0	8	12	9	0.258	.261 (-1%)	.325 (+16%)	.357 (-1%)	.683 (+7%)	113.6