John Raleigh

Born: 4/21/1887 in Elkhorn, WI, USA

Died: 8/24/1955 in Escondido, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-08-04 | Final Game: 1910-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Austin Raleigh

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Biography

John Raleigh, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1909 until 1910. During this brief time in Major League Baseball, Raleigh played a total of 21 games, finishing with a record of 1-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1. He recorded 28 strikeouts over the course of his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves. Raleigh's playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his struggles on the mound, Raleigh's commitment to the game and his contributions during this era reflect the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time. His legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	10	18	11	3	0	0	85.7	93	39	0	21	28	4.10	0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 2.67 across their career seasons — 53.5% 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
1909	STL	NL	1	10	15	10	3	0	0	80.7	85	34	21	26	3.79	2.55 (-49%)	-
1910	STL	NL	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	5.0	8	5	0	2	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	24	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.632 across their career seasons — 73.6% 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
1909	STL	NL	15	23	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	STL	NL	3	1	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	18	11	4	26	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	SLN	P	15	10	4	24	3	0
1910	SLN	P	3	1	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18