Dutch Leonard, baseball player, 1933-1953

Dutch Leonard

Born: 3/25/1909 in Auburn, IL, USA

Died: 4/17/1983 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-08-31 | Final Game: 1953-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Emil John Leonard

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Biography

Dutch Leonard was a prominent American professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1933 to 1953. Born in 1909, Leonard made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 191-181 with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.25. He demonstrated his effectiveness on the mound by striking out 1,170 batters and notching 44 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and close games effectively. Leonard was selected as an All-Star five times, reflecting his status as one of the top pitchers of his era. His career, marked by consistent performances and adaptability, allowed him to thrive in a competitive landscape that included the likes of Hall of Famers and fellow contemporaries. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics; Leonard was known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach, making him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike. As baseball evolved through the years, Leonard's legacy remained as a testament to the skill and tenacity required to succeed as a pitcher in the major leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
191 181 640 374 192 30 44 3218.3 3304 1162 158 737 1170 3.25 0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 18.8% better 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
1933 BRO NL 2 3 10 3 2 0 0 40.0 42 13 10 6 2.92 3.86 (+24%) 499.2
1934 BRO NL 14 11 44 20 11 2 5 183.7 210 67 33 58 3.28 4.29 (+24%) 1187.5
1935 BRO NL 2 9 43 11 4 0 8 137.7 152 60 29 41 3.92 4.35 (+10%) 212.5
1936 BRO NL 0 0 16 0 0 0 1 32.0 34 13 5 8 3.66 4.59 (+20%) 360.8
1938 WSN AL 12 15 33 31 15 3 0 223.3 221 85 53 68 3.43 4.35 (+21%) -
1939 WSN AL 20 8 34 34 21 2 0 269.3 273 106 59 88 3.54 4.28 (+17%) -
1940 WSN AL 14 19 35 35 23 2 0 289.0 328 112 78 124 3.49 4.21 (+17%) -
1941 WSN AL 18 13 34 33 19 4 0 256.0 271 98 54 91 3.45 3.94 (+12%) -
1942 WSN AL 2 2 6 5 1 1 0 35.0 28 16 5 15 4.11 3.57 (-15%) -
1943 WSN AL 11 13 31 30 15 2 1 219.7 218 80 46 51 3.28 3.50 (+6%) -
1944 WSN AL 14 14 32 31 17 3 0 229.3 222 78 37 62 3.06 3.57 (+14%) -
1945 WSN AL 17 7 31 29 12 4 1 216.0 208 51 35 96 2.12 3.67 (+42%) -
1946 WSN AL 10 10 26 23 7 2 0 161.7 182 64 36 62 3.56 3.59 (+1%) -
1947 PHI NL 17 12 32 29 19 3 0 235.0 224 70 57 103 2.68 3.97 (+33%) 3855.8
1948 PHI NL 12 17 34 30 16 1 0 225.7 226 63 54 92 2.51 4.10 (+39%) 5062.5
1949 CHC NL 7 16 33 28 10 1 0 180.0 198 83 43 83 4.15 4.12 (-1%) -
1950 CHC NL 5 1 35 1 0 0 6 74.0 70 31 27 28 3.77 4.36 (+13%) -
1951 CHC NL 10 6 41 1 0 0 3 81.7 69 24 28 30 2.64 4.04 (+35%) -
1952 CHC NL 2 2 45 0 0 0 11 66.7 56 16 24 37 2.16 3.70 (+42%) -
1953 CHC NL 2 3 45 0 0 0 8 62.7 72 32 24 27 4.60 4.14 (-11%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
640 1054 53 177 18 4 0 69 1 20 183 0.168 0.185 0.193 0.378 -6917.6

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .193 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.378 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 47.1% 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
1933 BRO NL 10 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1934 BRO NL 44 67 3 12 3 1 0 4 0 0 16 0.179 .278 (-36%) .340 (-47%) .392 (-35%) .733 (-41%) -503.3
1935 BRO NL 43 39 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.026 — — — — 0.0
1936 BRO NL 16 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1938 WSN AL 33 82 10 19 3 2 0 5 0 2 12 0.232 .272 (-15%) .341 (-27%) .392 (-19%) .734 (-23%) -352.0
1939 WSN AL 34 95 2 21 3 0 0 2 0 1 12 0.221 .274 (-19%) .342 (-33%) .393 (-36%) .735 (-34%) -576.2
1940 WSN AL 35 101 6 16 0 0 0 4 0 1 11 0.158 .267 (-41%) .335 (-50%) .387 (-59%) .722 (-55%) -945.4
1941 WSN AL 34 88 1 9 2 0 0 8 0 1 13 0.102 .262 (-61%) .332 (-66%) .373 (-66%) .705 (-66%) -982.9
1942 WSN AL 6 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1943 WSN AL 31 67 0 7 0 0 0 3 1 2 10 0.104 .255 (-59%) .324 (-60%) .346 (-70%) .671 (-65%) -693.0
1944 WSN AL 32 79 6 18 1 0 0 1 0 4 10 0.228 .261 (-13%) .325 (-19%) .357 (-33%) .683 (-26%) -327.8
1945 WSN AL 31 78 9 18 2 0 0 9 0 1 5 0.231 .260 (-12%) .328 (-27%) .354 (-28%) .683 (-27%) -356.9
1946 WSN AL 26 53 2 9 0 0 0 7 0 2 17 0.170 .256 (-34%) .328 (-39%) .358 (-53%) .687 (-46%) -393.6
1947 PHI NL 32 80 4 14 1 0 0 12 0 2 16 0.175 .262 (-33%) .336 (-39%) .376 (-50%) .712 (-45%) -606.3
1948 PHI NL 34 83 1 12 0 1 0 4 0 0 22 0.145 .263 (-45%) .340 (-54%) .379 (-56%) .719 (-55%) -788.4
1949 CHC NL 33 59 4 12 1 0 0 5 0 2 15 0.203 .262 (-23%) .343 (-33%) .384 (-43%) .727 (-38%) -391.9
1950 CHC NL 35 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1951 CHC NL 41 21 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1952 CHC NL 45 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1953 CHC NL 45 10 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 640 0 174 719 32 41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 BRO P 10 0 4 10 2 0
1934 BRO P 44 0 11 42 0 4
1935 BRO P 43 0 2 26 1 0
1936 BRO P 16 0 1 12 0 0
1938 WS1 P 33 0 9 46 4 3
1939 WS1 P 34 0 10 56 2 3
1940 WS1 P 35 0 15 72 4 7
1941 WS1 P 34 0 20 37 3 7
1942 WS1 P 6 0 1 7 0 0
1943 WS1 P 31 0 10 55 2 5
1944 WS1 P 32 0 7 53 3 2
1945 WS1 P 31 0 8 44 2 0
1946 WS1 P 26 0 4 47 3 2
1947 PHI P 32 0 18 51 0 2
1948 PHI P 34 0 15 57 2 2
1949 CHN P 33 0 13 36 3 1
1950 CHN P 35 0 5 15 0 1
1951 CHN P 41 0 6 21 0 2
1952 CHN P 45 0 6 22 1 0
1953 CHN P 45 0 9 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 640

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1941 Baseball Magazine All-Star P5
1939 Baseball Magazine All-Star P3

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1947 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 32.0 336 1
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 16.0 336 0
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 7.0 336 0
1939 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 71.0 336 1