Leon Pettit

Born: 6/23/1902 in Waynesburg, PA, USA

Died: 11/21/1974 in Columbia, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-18 | Final Game: 1937-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Leon Arthur Pettit

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Biography

Leon Pettit, born in 1902, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 until 1937. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of World War II, when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. Over the course of his career, Pettit compiled a win-loss record of 8-6, showcasing his capability to contribute to his team's success on the mound. Pettit finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18, which reflected the challenges he faced during his playing years, including fierce competition and varying ballpark conditions. He recorded a total of 45 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, illustrating his role as a reliable pitcher in crucial game situations. While Pettit's career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, he played an essential role in the landscape of baseball during his time, representing the hardworking spirit of the game and the dedication of players from the pre-war era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	6	44	8	1	0	3	113.0	135	65	7	62	45	5.18	0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 19.2% 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
1935	WSN	AL	8	5	41	7	1	0	3	109.0	129	60	58	45	4.95	4.35 (-14%)	-
1937	PHI	NL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	4.0	6	5	4	0	11.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	25	5	2	0	0	0	2	0	10	8	0.080	0.343	0.080	0.423	0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 79.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.423 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1935	WSN	AL	41	25	5	2	0	0	0	2	0	10	8	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHI	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	44	0	11	19	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	WS1	P	41	0	9	19	3	0
1937	PHI	P	3	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	44