Freddy Leach | |
Position: | Outfielder |
Bats: | Left |
Throws: | Right |
Birth Date: | 23 November 1897 |
Birth Place: | Springfield, Missouri, U.S. |
Death Place: | Hagerman, Idaho, U.S. |
Debutleague: | MLB |
Debutdate: | May 24 |
Debutyear: | 1923 |
Debutteam: | Philadelphia Phillies |
Finalleague: | MLB |
Finaldate: | September 20 |
Finalyear: | 1932 |
Finalteam: | Boston Braves |
Statleague: | MLB |
Stat1label: | Batting average |
Stat1value: | .307 |
Stat2label: | Home runs |
Stat2value: | 72 |
Stat3label: | Runs batted in |
Stat3value: | 509 |
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Frederick Leach (November 23, 1897 – December 10, 1981) was an American professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1932. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, and Boston Braves. He hit .300 or better six times, with a career high of .329 in 1926.
In a ten year career, Leach was in 991 games played, batted .307 (1147-3733), scoring 543 runs and collecting 509 RBI. His on-base percentage was .341 and slugging percentage was .446.[1]