Don Leppert, baseball player, 1955-1955

Don Leppert

Born: 11/20/1930 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 1/5/2021 in Olive Branch, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-11 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Eugene Leppert

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Biography

Don Leppert was an American professional baseball player born in 1930, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. He played as a position player for a short stint from April 11 to September 25, 1955. Over the course of his career, Leppert appeared in 40 games, where he recorded 8 hits and accumulated a batting average of .114. While he was not known for his power at the plate, finishing his season with 0 home runs and 2 RBIs, he did manage to showcase his speed with 1 stolen base. Leppert's time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve with the introduction of more power hitters and sophisticated tactics. Though his playing career was limited, Leppert's participation in the league reflects the experiences of many players during an era marked by increased competition and the burgeoning influence of television on the sport. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Don Leppert's journey through Major League Baseball is a reminder of the countless athletes who have graced the diamond, each 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
40 70 6 8 0 1 0 2 1 9 10 0.114 0.212 0.143 0.355 -624.8

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.355 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 51.1% 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
1955 BAL AL 40 70 6 8 0 1 0 2 1 9 10 0.114 .258 (-56%) .332 (-36%) .393 (-64%) .726 (-51%) -624.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 35 19 52 37 6 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 BAL 2B 35 19 52 37 6 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 35