Dave Leonhard

Born: 1/22/1941 in Arlington, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-21 | Final Game: 1972-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Paul Leonhard

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Biography

Dave Leonhard was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1972. Born in 1941, Leonhard made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the game, bridging the gap between the tail end of the deadball era and the rise of more offensively-oriented play. Throughout his career, he showcased a commendable versatility on the mound, finishing with a record of 16-14 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. His ability to manage games and keep opponents at bay was highlighted by his 146 strikeouts and 5 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. Leonhard's tenure in the majors was characterized by his competitive spirit and durability, traits that were particularly valued during the late 1960s and early 1970s when pitching dominated the game. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he played a role in several key games, providing his teams with reliable innings and clutch performances. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Leonhard's career remains a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers from that era, marking him as a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	14	117	29	7	4	5	337.0	287	118	32	150	146	3.15	0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 3.44 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1967	BAL	AL	0	0	3	2	0	0	1	14.3	11	5	6	9	3.14	3.30 (+5%)	-126.5
1968	BAL	AL	7	7	28	18	5	2	1	126.3	95	44	57	61	3.13	2.98 (-5%)	-2810.9
1969	BAL	AL	7	4	37	3	1	1	1	94.0	78	26	38	37	2.49	3.61 (+31%)	-1024.5
1970	BAL	AL	0	0	23	0	0	0	1	28.3	32	16	18	14	5.08	3.89 (-31%)	-1399.5
1971	BAL	AL	2	3	12	6	1	1	1	54.0	51	17	19	18	2.83	3.47 (+18%)	-860.7
1972	BAL	AL	0	0	14	0	0	0	0	20.0	20	10	12	7	4.50	3.26 (-38%)	-1097.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	77	6	12	2	0	0	2	0	5	32	0.156	0.207	0.182	0.389	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.389 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1967	BAL	AL	3	5	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1968	BAL	AL	30	31	1	4	0	2	1	13	0.129	—	—	—	—
1969	BAL	AL	38	21	2	2	1	0	2	8	0.095	—	—	—	—
1970	BAL	AL	25	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1971	BAL	AL	13	18	1	5	0	0	0	7	0.278	—	—	—	—
1972	BAL	AL	16	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—