Gorham Leverett, baseball player, 1922-1929

Gorham Leverett

Born: 3/29/1894 in Georgetown, TX, USA

Died: 2/20/1957 in Beaverton, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-05-06 | Final Game: 1929-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gorham Vance Leverett

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Biography

Gorham Leverett, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 to 1929. Leverett played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the advent of the live-ball era, when offensive statistics began to rise significantly. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 29-34, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite facing formidable hitters of his time. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.51, reflecting the challenges pitchers encountered in the era prior to widespread advancements in training and equipment. Leverett's tenure in Major League Baseball saw him accumulate 193 strikeouts and secure 6 saves, highlighting his ability to effectively navigate high-pressure situations. While not among the most dominant pitchers of his era, he contributed to the teams he played for with his steady presence and reliable pitching style. Leverett's career, which concluded in 1929, left an imprint on the game as he participated in a pivotal time when baseball was evolving, setting the stage for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 34 122 77 33 4 6 637.0 725 319 25 221 193 4.51 0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1922 CHW AL 13 10 33 27 16 4 2 223.7 224 83 79 60 3.34 4.18 (+20%) -
1923 CHW AL 10 13 38 24 9 0 3 192.7 212 87 64 64 4.06 4.03 (-1%) -
1924 CHW AL 2 3 21 11 4 0 0 99.0 123 64 41 29 5.82 4.13 (-41%) -
1926 CHW AL 1 1 6 3 1 0 0 24.0 31 16 7 12 6.00 4.11 (-46%) -
1929 BSN NL 3 7 24 12 3 0 1 97.7 135 69 30 28 6.36 4.60 (-38%) 221.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
122 214 20 50 12 1 0 19 0 14 67 0.234 0.284 0.299 0.583 -296.4

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career SLG .299 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1922 CHW AL 33 83 6 21 8 0 0 12 0 2 25 0.253 .285 (-11%) .345 (-19%) .397 (-12%) .743 (-15%) -244.6
1923 CHW AL 38 60 8 16 1 1 0 3 0 9 18 0.267 .282 (-6%) .344 (+5%) .390 (-19%) .734 (-8%) -51.9
1924 CHW AL 21 32 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1926 CHW AL 6 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1929 BSN NL 24 32 3 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 10 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 122 0 28 152 9 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 CHA P 33 0 12 51 2 2
1923 CHA P 38 0 6 49 3 2
1924 CHA P 21 0 4 25 2 1
1926 CHA P 6 0 1 7 1 1
1929 BSN P 24 0 5 20 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 122

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1915