George Leitner

Born: 6/19/1871 in Parkton, MD, USA

Died: 2/20/1960 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-06-29 | Final Game: 1902-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 120 lbs

Full name: George Michael Leitner

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Biography

George Leitner was a professional baseball player born in 1871, who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His major league career spanned from June 29, 1901, to August 25, 1902, during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Although his time in the big leagues was brief, appearing in only five games, Leitner's contributions to the teams he played for are a part of the tapestry of baseball history. In his limited appearances, Leitner recorded two hits and one run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .133. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his role as a player during this formative period of baseball reflects the challenges and dynamics of the sport at the time. The early 1900s were characterized by a focus on contact hitting and small ball strategies, which shaped the development of future generations of players. Despite the brevity of his career, George Leitner remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the game's rich legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 5 3 2 0 0 32.0 48 19 0 8 4 5.34 0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 60.5% 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
1901 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
1901 NY1 NL 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 27 9 4 3 4.50 3.49 (-29%) 27.4
1902 CLE AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 8.0 11 4 1 0 4.50 — 0.0
1902 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 9 6 2 0 13.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 15 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.133 0.188 0.133 0.321 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.321 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 52.5% 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
1901 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1901 NY1 NL 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1902 CLE AL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1902 CHW AL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 5 0 1 8 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 PHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1901 NY1 P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1902 CLE P 1 0 0 4 0 1
1902 CHA P 1 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 5