Leech Maskrey

Born: 2/11/1854 in Mercer, PA, USA

Died: 4/1/1922 in Mercer, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-02 | Final Game: 1886-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Samuel Leech Maskrey

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Biography

Leech Maskrey, born in 1854, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and commercially viable sport. Maskrey's career spanned from May 2, 1882, to July 7, 1886, during which he played in a total of 418 games. As a position player, he contributed significantly to his teams with a career batting average of .225, accumulating 360 hits, including 2 home runs and 94 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his tenacity on the field, Maskrey's playing style reflected the grit of the era, where players often relied on their athleticism and fundamentals in a less specialized game than what would emerge in later decades. Over his five seasons, he also showcased his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his play. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Maskrey's involvement in the formative years of professional baseball contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, providing insight into the evolving nature of baseball as it began to capture the national imagination.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
418	1601	190	360	52	26	2	94	4	61	0	0.225	0.256	0.294	0.550	-2708.7

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1882	LS2	AA	76	288	30	65	14	2	0	0	0	9	0.226	.248 (-9%)	.275 (-10%)	.329 (-13%)	.605 (-11%)	-500.7
1883	LS2	AA	96	361	50	73	13	8	1	0	0	10	0.202	.257 (-21%)	.285 (-22%)	.345 (-16%)	.631 (-18%)	-1171.6
1884	LS2	AA	105	412	48	103	13	4	0	36	0	17	0.250	.243 (+3%)	.278 (+1%)	.327 (-8%)	.606 (-4%)	-227.7
1885	LS2	AA	109	423	54	97	8	11	1	46	0	19	0.229	.244 (-6%)	.287 (-7%)	.325 (-5%)	.613 (-6%)	-462.5
1886	LS2	AA	5	19	1	3	1	0	0	2	0	1	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1886	CN2	AA	27	98	7	19	3	1	0	10	4	5	0.194	.246 (-21%)	.302 (-21%)	.331 (-26%)	.634 (-24%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	1	2	2	0
3B	8	5	10	4	0
OF	414	686	60	79	7
SS	2	2	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1882	LS2	2B	1	1	2	2	0
1882	LS2	OF	76	136	11	16	1
1883	LS2	OF	96	193	19	20	1
1883	LS2	SS	1	0	0	0	0
1884	LS2	3B	3	1	2	0	0
1884	LS2	OF	103	138	17	18	2
1884	LS2	SS	1	2	1	1	0
1885	LS2	3B	3	0	3	1	0
1885	LS2	OF	108	169	9	20	2
1886	LS2	OF	5	4	0	1	0
1886	CN2	3B	2	4	5	3	0
1886	CN2	OF	26	46	4	4	1