Leo Mangum, baseball player, 1924-1935

Leo Mangum

Born: 5/24/1896 in Durham, NC, USA

Died: 7/9/1974 in Lima, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-11 | Final Game: 1935-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Leo Allan Mangum

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Biography

Leo Mangum was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1935. Born in 1896, Mangum made a name for himself during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37. His pitching prowess was highlighted by his ability to strike out 78 batters, showcasing a competitive edge on the mound, even as he faced the challenges of a league that was beginning to embrace a more offensive approach. Mangum also recorded one save in his career, reflecting his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. While his statistics may not place him among the game's legends, his contributions as a pitcher during a dynamic period in baseball history are noteworthy. His presence on the field during the mid-1930s allowed him to witness and participate in the evolving strategies and styles of play that would shape the future of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 10 85 16 4 1 1 258.3 343 154 15 72 78 5.37 0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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
1924 CHW AL 1 4 13 7 1 0 0 47.0 69 37 25 12 7.09 4.13 (-72%) -
1925 CHW AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 15.0 25 13 6 6 7.80 4.55 (-71%) -
1928 NY1 NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 6 5 5 1 15.00 — 0.0
1932 BSN NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.3 17 6 0 3 5.23 4.13 (-27%) 83.4
1933 BSN NL 4 3 25 5 2 1 0 84.0 93 31 11 28 3.32 3.86 (+14%) 1944.1
1934 BSN NL 5 3 29 3 1 0 1 94.3 127 60 23 28 5.72 4.29 (-33%) -739.3
1935 BSN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.7 6 2 2 0 3.86 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 75 7 15 0 1 0 3 0 4 8 0.200 0.241 0.227 0.467 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.467 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 36.4% 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
1924 CHW AL 13 14 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1925 CHW AL 7 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1928 NY1 NL 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 BSN NL 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 BSN NL 25 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1934 BSN NL 29 32 2 9 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0.281 — — — — 0.0
1935 BSN NL 3 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 85 0 9 77 3 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 CHA P 13 0 3 11 2 1
1925 CHA P 7 0 0 2 0 1
1928 NY1 P 1 0 0 3 0 1
1932 BSN P 7 0 2 6 0 2
1933 BSN P 25 0 2 27 0 1
1934 BSN P 29 0 2 27 1 2
1935 BSN P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85