Leon Williams

Born: 12/2/1905 in Macon, GA, USA

Died: 11/20/1984 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-05-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Leon Theo Williams

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Biography

Leon Williams, born in 1905, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1926 season. His career spanned from May 26 to September 6 of that year, during which he played a total of 12 games. As a position player, Williams had a challenging time at the plate, finishing his career with just 1 hit in 5 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. He did not record any home runs or RBIs, and he did not contribute in stolen bases either. Despite the limited impact he had on the field, Williams' journey through the early days of baseball offers a glimpse into an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. The 1926 season was a pivotal time in baseball history, characterized by the rising popularity of power hitting and the eventual integration of the sport. Although Williams' playing career was short-lived, his presence in the game reflects the diverse tapestry of players who have contributed to the rich history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	8	0	0	0	0	8.3	16	5	0	2	3	5.40	0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1926	BRO	NL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	8.3	16	5	2	3	5.40	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1926	BRO	NL	12	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	8	0	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	BRO	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1926	BRO	P	8	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8
Right Field	1