Leon Ruffin

Born: 2/11/1912 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

Died: 8/14/1970 in Portsmouth, VA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Charles Leon Ruffin

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Biography

Leon Ruffin is a professional baseball player born in 1912, who is currently active in the sport. As a position player, he has made a notable impact over his career, which spans 231 games. Ruffin has accumulated 147 hits, demonstrating his ability to connect with the ball, and he has contributed 87 RBIs to his teams, showcasing his effectiveness in driving in runs. With a batting average of .211 and a total of 2 home runs, Ruffin has played a crucial role in various offensive strategies while also adding 7 stolen bases to his career totals, highlighting his speed and base-running skills. Ruffin's performances have earned him recognition, as he has been selected as an All-Star twice during his career. His longevity and perseverance in the game reflect a dedication that resonates with fans and players alike. In an era where the game continues to evolve, Leon Ruffin remains a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball, contributing to the dynamic of the modern game while striving to improve his performance on the field. His ongoing career is a fascinating chapter in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
231	698	79	147	18	2	2	87	7	53	3	0.211	0.273	0.251	0.524	-1886.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .251 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.524 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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	BE	NN2	14	38	3	9	0	0	0	5	0	3	0	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	NE	NN2	18	56	3	6	0	0	0	1	1	6	0	0.107	.283 (-62%)	.349 (-45%)	.404 (-73%)	.753 (-60%)	-574.6
1937	PC	NN2	22	65	4	16	2	1	0	7	0	1	0	0.246	.276 (-11%)	.342 (-25%)	.398 (-23%)	.740 (-24%)	-276.2
1938	PC	NN2	22	72	5	13	1	0	0	10	0	7	0	0.181	.272 (-34%)	.341 (-26%)	.392 (-50%)	.734 (-39%)	-464.5
1939	NE	NN2	10	29	2	5	1	0	0	7	0	1	3	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	PS	NN2	13	36	4	4	0	0	1	2	0	4	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	PS	NN2	16	36	3	5	0	0	0	2	0	6	0	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NE	NN2	37	109	16	26	3	0	0	11	1	8	0	0.239	.253 (-6%)	.323 (-5%)	.349 (-24%)	.672 (-15%)	-228.6
1943	NE	NN2	31	108	16	23	7	1	0	19	4	8	0	0.213	.255 (-17%)	.324 (-14%)	.346 (-14%)	.671 (-14%)	-256.9
1944	NE	NN2	3	13	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NE	NN2	45	136	23	38	4	0	1	23	1	9	0	0.279	.256 (+9%)	.328 (avg)	.358 (-8%)	.687 (-4%)	-85.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	25	2	7	1	0	0	4	2	1	0.280

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1946	NWS	NE	7	25	2	7	1	0	0	4	2	1	0.280
1939	NLP2	PS	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	5	43	2	1	1
2B	1	1	1	1	0	0
3B	4	3	5	5	0	1
C	211	193	1070	155	23	12
OF	2	2	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1935	BE	C	14	12	51	10	1	1
1936	NE	C	18	17	80	18	1	3
1937	PC	1B	1	1	9	0	0	1
1937	PC	C	20	17	73	16	1	1
1938	PC	C	21	21	115	14	7	2
1939	NE	C	10	9	35	3	2	1
1939	PS	C	11	11	64	10	2	0
1940	PS	C	16	13	64	14	1	1
1942	NE	1B	3	3	25	2	1	0
1942	NE	2B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1942	NE	3B	4	3	5	5	0	1
1942	NE	C	28	26	161	16	2	0
1943	NE	C	28	26	161	25	3	1
1943	NE	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1944	NE	C	3	3	16	4	0	1
1946	NE	1B	2	1	9	0	0	0
1946	NE	C	42	38	250	25	3	1