Sheldon Lejeune

Born: 7/22/1885 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 4/21/1952 in Eloise, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-05-10 | Final Game: 1915-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Sheldon Adalbert Lejeune

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Biography

Sheldon Lejeune was a professional baseball player born in 1885 who played in the Major Leagues from 1911 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Lejeune appeared in 24 games over the course of his career, where he recorded 14 hits and batted .167. Despite his low batting average, he contributed to his teams with 4 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the base paths with 6 stolen bases. Lejeune's playing career spanned a time in baseball history marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have left a significant statistical impact, his participation in the league during this period reflects the diverse range of talent that contributed to the evolution of baseball in the early 20th century. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the game during its formative years, even if their individual numbers do not dominate the record books.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	84	6	14	0	1	0	4	6	4	15	0.167	0.213	0.190	0.404	-377.7

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.5% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.404 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 39.5% 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
1911	BRO	NL	6	19	2	3	0	0	0	2	2	2	8	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PIT	NL	18	65	4	11	0	1	0	2	4	2	7	0.169	.250 (-32%)	.318 (-35%)	.332 (-40%)	.651 (-38%)	-377.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	24	0	52	4	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	BRO	OF	6	0	9	0	2	0
1915	PIT	OF	18	0	43	4	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	24