John Leighton, baseball player, 1890-1890

John Leighton

Born: 10/4/1861 in Peabody, MA, USA

Died: 10/31/1956 in Lynn, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-07-12 | Final Game: 1890-07-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John Atkinson Leighton

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Biography

John Leighton was a professional baseball player born in 1861, who played during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His career spanned a brief period from July 12 to July 20, 1890, during which he participated in seven games. Despite the limited playing time, Leighton made a notable impact by recording eight hits, resulting in a commendable batting average of .296. Primarily serving as a position player, Leighton showcased his speed on the bases, contributing two stolen bases to his overall performance. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his short stint in Major League Baseball, his ability to maintain a high batting average in such a competitive era reflects his skill as a hitter. Though his career was fleeting, Leighton remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the many players who contributed to the early development of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 27 6 8 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 0.296 0.367 0.370 0.737 0.0

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +7.1% 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
1890 SR2 AA 7 27 6 8 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 0.296 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 7 0 15 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 SR2 OF 7 0 15 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 7