Don Lenhardt

Born: 10/4/1922 in Alton, IL, USA

Died: 7/9/2014 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1954-09-25

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

Full name: Donald Eugene Lenhardt

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Biography

Don Lenhardt, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the early 1950s. His career spanned from 1950 to 1954, where he played primarily as a position player. Throughout his tenure, Lenhardt participated in 481 games, accumulating a total of 401 hits and achieving a batting average of .271. His offensive contributions included 61 home runs and 239 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and hit for power. Additionally, Lenhardt demonstrated speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Lenhardt's playing career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the sport transitioned in the early years following World War II. His performance on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during this period, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and offensive production. While Lenhardt may not have reached the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his solid statistics and consistent play were integral to the teams he represented, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
481	1481	192	401	64	9	61	239	6	214	235	0.271	0.365	0.450	0.815	3896.1

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .365 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.815 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — +12.4% 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
1950	SLA	AL	139	480	75	131	22	6	22	81	3	90	94	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.346 (+13%)	.401 (+20%)	.747 (+16%)	1816.7
1951	SLA	AL	31	103	9	27	3	0	5	18	1	6	13	0.262	.260 (avg)	.336 (-10%)	.385 (+13%)	.721 (+2%)	10.2
1951	CHW	AL	64	199	23	53	9	1	10	45	1	24	25	0.266	.260 (+2%)	.336 (+4%)	.385 (+23%)	.721 (+14%)	10.2
1952	BOS	AL	30	105	18	31	4	0	7	24	0	15	18	0.295	.252 (+17%)	.326 (+17%)	.369 (+44%)	.696 (+32%)	552.1
1952	DET	AL	45	144	18	27	2	1	3	13	0	28	18	0.188	.252 (-26%)	.326 (-2%)	.369 (-25%)	.696 (-14%)	552.1
1952	SLA	AL	18	48	5	13	4	1	1	5	0	4	8	0.271	—	—	—	—	552.1
1953	SLA	AL	97	303	37	96	15	0	10	35	1	41	41	0.317	.264 (+20%)	.335 (+19%)	.397 (+17%)	.733 (+18%)	1160.7
1954	BAL	AL	13	33	2	5	1	0	0	1	0	3	9	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	BOS	AL	44	66	5	18	4	0	3	17	0	3	9	0.273	.261 (+4%)	.333 (-7%)	.390 (+20%)	.723 (+8%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	93	2	651	44	8	82
3B	17	0	18	29	2	1
OF	297	13	584	16	12	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	SLA	1B	86	0	618	39	8	77
1950	SLA	3B	10	0	13	18	1	1
1950	SLA	OF	39	0	78	1	2	1
1951	SLA	1B	1	0	3	0	0	0
1951	SLA	OF	27	0	54	0	1	0
1951	CHA	1B	2	0	6	0	0	0
1951	CHA	OF	53	0	116	2	2	0
1952	BOS	OF	27	0	52	0	1	0
1952	DET	OF	43	0	89	5	1	1
1952	SLA	1B	2	0	11	2	0	5
1952	SLA	OF	11	0	25	0	0	0
1953	SLA	3B	6	0	5	8	1	0
1953	SLA	OF	77	0	148	8	5	1
1954	BAL	1B	2	2	13	3	0	0
1954	BAL	OF	7	5	9	0	0	0
1954	BOS	3B	1	0	0	3	0	0
1954	BOS	OF	13	8	13	0	0	0