Lee Pfund

Born: 10/10/1919 in Oak Park, IL, USA

Died: 6/2/2016 in Carol Stream, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-21 | Final Game: 1945-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Leroy Herbert Pfund

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Biography

Lee Pfund was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1919, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief but notable period from 1945. His career, although short-lived, took place during a time when the sport was seeing a resurgence after World War II and many veterans were returning to the game. Pfund made his debut on April 21, 1945, and concluded his major league tenure on July 5 of the same year. Throughout his time in the league, Pfund compiled a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. He struck out a total of 27 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters even in a competitive environment. Despite not recording any saves, Pfund contributed to his team's pitching staff during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by a shift back to normalcy as players returned from military service. His career, while brief, reflects the resilience and determination of athletes during a pivotal moment in American history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	15	10	2	0	0	62.3	69	36	4	35	27	5.20	0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 41.7% 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
1945	BRO	NL	3	2	15	10	2	0	0	62.3	69	36	35	27	5.20	3.67 (-42%)	-1489.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	22	2	4	1	0	0	4	0	2	6	0.182	0.250	0.227	0.477	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .227 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1945	BRO	NL	15	22	2	4	1	0	0	4	0	2	6	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	4	14	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BRO	P	15	0	4	14	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	IL	1939