Louis Paul Leroy (February 18, 1879 – October 10, 1944) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1905 through 1910 for the New York Highlanders (1905–06) and Boston Red Sox (1910). Listed at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 180 lb., Leroy batted and threw right-handed.
Louis Leroy | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Omro, Wisconsin | February 18, 1879|
Died: October 10, 1944 Shawano, Wisconsin | (aged 65)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 22, 1905, for the New York Highlanders | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 20, 1910, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3–1 |
Strikeouts | 39 |
Earned run average | 3.22 |
Teams | |
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He was born in Omro, Wisconsin and was a member of the Stockbridge–Munsee Community.[1]
In a three-season career, Leroy posted a 3–1 record with 39 strikeouts and a 3.22 ERA in 15 appearances, including five starts, three complete games, one save, and 72⅔ innings of work.
Prior to his baseball career Leroy was a running back at Carlisle Indian School.
Leroy died in Shawano, Wisconsin at age 65.
References
edit- ^ Powers-Beck, Jeffrey P. (2004). The American Indian Integration of Baseball. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 978-0-8032-3745-2. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Retrosheet