Leo Townsend

Born: 1/15/1891 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 12/3/1976 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-08 | Final Game: 1921-05-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Leo Alphonse Townsend

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Biography

Leo Townsend was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1891, whose career spanned from 1920 to May 27, 1921. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound, Townsend played in an era that was transitioning from the deadball era to a time when offensive statistics began to rise. His playing style emphasized control and finesse, reflected in his respectable career ERA of 2.81, which indicated his ability to keep runs to a minimum and manage games effectively. During his brief time in Major League Baseball, Townsend recorded a win-loss record of 2-3, showcasing his potential in the league despite limited opportunities. Notably, he finished his career without registering any strikeouts or saves, which suggests that he might have been utilized in specific pitching situations or as a spot starter rather than a full-time closer. Townsend's contributions to the game, while not extensively documented in terms of statistics, reflect the challenges and dynamics of early 20th-century baseball, where many pitchers had to adapt to the evolving landscape of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	8	2	1	0	0	25.7	20	8	1	5	0	2.81	0

Career ERA 2.81 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 25.0% better 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
1920	BSN	NL	2	2	7	1	1	0	0	24.3	18	4	2	0	1.48	3.45 (+57%)	-78.9
1921	BSN	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.3	2	4	3	0	27.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 37.0% 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
1920	BSN	NL	7	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	BSN	NL	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	8	0	1	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	BSN	P	7	0	0	8	0	0
1921	BSN	P	1	0	1	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8