Ken Lehman, baseball player, 1952-1961

Ken Lehman

Born: 6/10/1928 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 12/4/2010 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-05 | Final Game: 1961-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Karl Lehman

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Biography

Ken Lehman, born in 1928, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1952 until his retirement on September 30, 1961. Lehman played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving pitching landscape. Throughout his career, he compiled a respectable record of 14-10, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.91, Lehman established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, adept at navigating the challenges posed by the hitters of his era. Lehman was known for his versatility, contributing not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief, as evidenced by his 7 career saves. Over the course of his time in the league, he struck out 134 batters, demonstrating his capability to handle pressure situations and deliver crucial strikeouts when needed. While not a household name, Lehman's contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the 1950s and early 1960s, a time when the game was rapidly evolving and pitching strategies were becoming increasingly sophisticated. His career remains a testament to the talent pool of that era, reflecting the dedication and skill required to succeed in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 10 134 13 2 0 7 265.0 273 115 24 95 134 3.91 0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — near 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
1952 BRO NL 1 2 4 3 0 0 0 15.3 19 9 6 7 5.28 3.70 (-43%) 78.2
1956 BRO NL 2 3 25 4 0 0 0 49.3 65 31 23 29 5.66 3.96 (-43%) -1902.7
1957 BRO NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.0 7 0 1 3 0.00 — 0.0
1957 BAL AL 8 3 30 3 1 0 6 68.0 57 21 22 32 2.78 3.83 (+27%) 1993.9
1958 BAL AL 2 1 31 1 1 0 0 62.0 64 24 18 36 3.48 3.86 (+10%) 833.0
1961 PHI NL 1 1 41 2 0 0 1 63.3 61 30 25 27 4.26 4.03 (-6%) -253.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 56 5 9 2 0 0 5 0 6 7 0.161 0.238 0.196 0.435 0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1952 BRO NL 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 BRO NL 25 10 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1957 BRO NL 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1957 BAL AL 33 20 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1958 BAL AL 31 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1961 PHI NL 42 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1952 WS BRO 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.0 2 0 1 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1952 WS BRO 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 2 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 134 10 21 51 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 BRO P 4 0 0 4 0 0
1956 BRO P 25 4 4 11 1 0
1957 BRO P 3 0 2 1 0 0
1957 BAL P 30 3 6 8 3 3
1958 BAL P 31 1 3 11 0 0
1961 PHI P 41 2 6 16 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 134