Len Perme

Born: 11/25/1917 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 1/24/2009 in Hayward, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-08 | Final Game: 1946-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Leonard John Perme

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Biography

Len Perme, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from 1942 until June 9, 1946, a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the availability of players in the league. Perme played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 8 games at the highest level of the sport. During his limited time in the majors, Perme showcased his potential by achieving a batting average of .333, a remarkable figure given his minimal opportunities. He recorded 1 hit but did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs. This brief stint in the league places him among the many players who contributed to the game during a turbulent era, exemplifying the spirit of resilience and determination that characterized baseball during the war years. While his career in the majors was short, Len Perme remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who were part of that unique chapter in the sport's timeline.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	8	1	1	0	0	17.3	11	6	0	11	6	3.12	0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 13.0% better 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
1942	CHW	AL	0	1	4	1	1	0	0	13.0	5	2	4	4	1.38	3.57 (+61%)	-
1946	CHW	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	4.3	6	4	7	2	8.31	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +30.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — near 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
1942	CHW	AL	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CHW	AL	4	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	8	0	0	5	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	CHA	P	4	0	0	2	0	1
1946	CHA	P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8