Izzy Leon

Born: 1/4/1911 in Cruces, Las Villas, Cuba

Died: 7/25/2002 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-06-21 | Final Game: 1945-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Isidoro Leon

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Biography

Izzy Leon was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played in the major leagues for a brief period during the 1945 season. His career spanned from June 21, 1945, to September 16, 1945, during a time when the sport was experiencing the effects of World War II, which saw many star players enlisted in the military. As a position player, Leon participated in 14 games, where he demonstrated his perseverance and passion for the game amidst the challenges of the era. Despite his limited playing time, Leon recorded 1 hit in his major league career, finishing with a batting average of 0.111. His contributions to the game, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the spirit of determination that characterized many players of that time, striving to make their mark in a league largely impacted by wartime conditions. Although his statistical achievements may not have garnered widespread recognition, Leon's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the resilience of players during a tumultuous period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	14	4	0	0	0	38.7	49	23	3	19	11	5.35	0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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
1945	PHI	NL	0	4	14	4	0	0	0	38.7	49	23	19	11	5.35	3.67 (-46%)	-939.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.111	0.200	0.111	0.311	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 54.5% 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
1945	PHI	NL	14	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	2	8	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PHI	P	14	0	2	8	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14