Dick LeMay

Born: 8/28/1938 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 3/19/2018 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-06-13 | Final Game: 1963-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Richard Paul LeMay

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Biography

Dick LeMay was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963. Born in 1938, LeMay made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, just before the onset of the more offensively charged eras that would follow. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 3-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. His pitching prowess was highlighted by a total of 69 strikeouts and 4 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief. LeMay's career unfolded during a time when the game was evolving, with new strategies and player talent emerging in the wake of the integration of baseball. While his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, LeMay's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit and dedication characteristic of pitchers of his era. His performances remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by players during the early 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 8 45 6 1 0 4 108.0 100 50 14 49 69 4.17 0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1961 SFG NL 3 6 27 5 1 0 3 83.3 65 33 36 54 3.56 4.03 (+12%) -
1962 SFG NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 1 9.3 9 8 9 5 7.71 3.96 (-95%) -
1963 CHC NL 0 1 9 1 0 0 0 15.3 26 9 4 10 5.28 3.46 (-53%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 28 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 15 0.071 0.161 0.071 0.233 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 81.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.233 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 67.2% 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
1961 SFG NL 27 26 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 14 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1962 SFG NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1963 CHC NL 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 6 3 20 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 SFN P 27 5 3 15 2 1
1962 SFN P 9 0 0 2 0 0
1963 CHN P 9 1 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45