Walt Leverenz

Born: 7/21/1888 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 3/19/1973 in Atascadero, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-13 | Final Game: 1915-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Walter Fred Leverenz

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Biography

Walt Leverenz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1888, who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915. Leverenz made his mark during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 7 wins and 31 losses. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.15 indicated his ability to limit runs, while he struck out 131 batters over the course of his time in the league. Leverenz's playing style was indicative of the period, where pitchers often relied on control and finesse rather than sheer velocity. He recorded 2 saves during his career, further demonstrating his capability as a reliable option in high-leverage situations. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, Leverenz's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a part of baseball history, illustrating the challenges and evolution of pitching in the sport's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	31	62	44	18	2	2	323.0	277	113	8	160	131	3.15	0

Career ERA 3.15 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1913	SLA	AL	6	17	30	27	13	2	1	202.7	159	58	89	87	2.58	3.07 (+16%)	-1719.6
1914	SLA	AL	1	12	27	16	5	0	0	111.3	107	47	63	41	3.80	2.93 (-30%)	-3389.9
1915	SLA	AL	0	2	5	1	0	0	1	9.0	11	8	8	3	8.00	2.90 (-176%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
64	102	3	18	1	0	0	1	1	3	37	0.176	0.200	0.186	0.386	-455.1

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.386 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	SLA	AL	30	68	1	12	1	1	1	2	26	0.176	.259 (-32%)	.325 (-39%)	.345 (-45%)	.670 (-42%)	-455.1
1914	SLA	AL	29	33	2	6	0	0	0	1	11	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	SLA	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0