Len Stockwell, baseball player, 1879-1890

Len Stockwell

Born: 8/25/1859 in Cordova, IL, USA

Died: 1/28/1905 in Niles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1879-05-17 | Final Game: 1890-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Leonard Clark Stockwell

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Biography

Len Stockwell, born in 1859, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1879 to 1890. Primarily a position player, Stockwell made his mark during an era that was still defining the fundamentals of the game. He played in a total of 6 games, where he recorded 3 hits and finished with a batting average of .136. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Stockwell's involvement in the burgeoning sport of baseball during the late 19th century contributed to the development of the game as it transitioned from its formative years into a more organized professional sport. Although Stockwell's career statistics might not reflect the power and prowess seen in future generations, his participation in the early days of professional baseball is a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for the sport. The time he spent on the field coincided with the rise of organized leagues, and players like Stockwell contributed to the foundation upon which the modern game was built. His experience is a reminder of the diverse backgrounds and talents that have shaped baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 22 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.136 0.136 0.182 0.318 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.318 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1879 CL2 NL 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1884 LS2 AA 2 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1890 CL4 NL 2 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 8 0 3 0
C 1 0 2 2 1 0
OF 5 0 6 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1879 CL2 OF 2 0 2 2 0 1
1884 LS2 C 1 0 2 2 1 0
1884 LS2 OF 2 0 2 0 1 0
1890 CL4 1B 1 0 8 0 3 0
1890 CL4 OF 1 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 1