Louis LeRoy, baseball player, 1905-1910

Louis LeRoy

Born: 2/18/1879 in Omro, WI, USA

Died: 10/10/1944 in Shawano, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-22 | Final Game: 1910-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Louis Paul LeRoy

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Biography

Louis LeRoy, born in 1879, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1910. Making his mark during the early years of the 20th century, LeRoy played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offense-oriented styles of play that would follow. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.22, highlighting his ability to limit scoring against him. In addition to his impressive ERA, LeRoy recorded a total of 39 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his capability as a reliable pitcher in crucial moments. While his career was relatively brief, LeRoy's contributions to the game reflected the evolving nature of baseball during a time when pitchers began to take center stage in the development of modern baseball strategies. His stint in the major leagues remains a testament to the talents that emerged during a pivotal period in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 1 15 5 3 0 1 72.7 66 26 3 15 39 3.22 0

Career ERA 3.22 vs. league average 2.76 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1905 NYY AL 1 1 3 3 2 0 0 24.0 26 10 1 8 3.75 2.82 (-33%) -
1906 NYY AL 2 0 11 2 1 0 1 44.7 33 11 12 28 2.22 2.68 (+17%) -
1910 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 7 5 2 3 11.25 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 23 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.130 0.167 0.130 0.297 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 46.4% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.297 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 53.0% 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
1905 NYY AL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1906 NYY AL 11 14 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1910 BOS AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 15 5 4 23 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 NYA P 3 3 2 5 0 0
1906 NYA P 11 2 2 17 0 0
1910 BOS P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Carlisle Indian Industrial School Carlisle PA 1899, 1900, 1901