Elmer Leonard

Born: 11/12/1888 in Napa, CA, USA

Died: 5/27/1981 in Napa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-22 | Final Game: 1911-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Leonard

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Biography

Elmer Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional time in the game. His career spanned from June 22, 1911, to July 27, 1911, during which he made a notable but brief impact in Major League Baseball. Leonard finished his career with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, showcasing a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 2.84 across his limited appearances. His ability to keep runs at bay was evidenced by his total of 10 strikeouts, although he did not record any saves during his time on the mound. Leonard's playing style reflected the strategic and often low-scoring nature of the era, which was characterized by an emphasis on pitching and defense. His contributions, though limited in number, came at a time when the game was evolving, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers. Despite the brevity of his career, Elmer Leonard remains a part of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport when players were beginning to establish their legacies in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	5	1	1	0	0	19.0	26	6	0	10	10	2.84	0

Career ERA 2.84 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1911	PHA	AL	2	2	5	1	1	0	0	19.0	26	6	10	10	2.84	3.37 (+16%)	-128.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	3	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.286	0.375	0.286	0.661	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near 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	PHA	AL	5	7	3	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	PHA	P	5	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California	Moraga	CA	1909, 1910, 1911