Doc Leitner

Born: 9/14/1865 in Piermont, NY, USA

Died: 5/18/1937 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-08-10 | Final Game: 1887-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Aloysius Leitner

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Biography

Doc Leitner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Born in 1865, he had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from August 10, 1887, to September 17, 1887. Throughout his time in the league, he played for two teams, showcasing the early evolution of pitching styles during a formative period in baseball history. Leitner concluded his career with a record of 2-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.68. He struck out a total of 27 batters, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in a league that was beginning to see a surge in offensive production. While Leitner did not achieve significant accolades or long-term success, he contributed to the game's rich tapestry as one of many players navigating the complexities and competitive nature of late 19th-century baseball. His journey highlights the diverse backgrounds and experiences that shaped the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	6	8	8	8	0	0	65.0	69	41	6	41	27	5.68	0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 36.0% 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
1887	IN3	NL	2	6	8	8	8	0	0	65.0	69	41	41	27	5.68	4.17 (-36%)	-2253.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	27	3	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	5	0.148	0.148	0.148	0.296	0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.296 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 58.0% 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
1887	IN3	NL	8	27	3	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	5	0.148	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	0	5	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1887	IN3	P	8	0	0	5	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Fordham University	New York	NY	1884, 1885
New York University	New York	NY	1886, 1887