Les Pearson (baseball) facts for kids

Lester Pearson was an American baseball player. He was born on June 27, 1909, and passed away on April 9, 1986. He played as an outfielder in the 1930s. Pearson was part of the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players.

Lester Pearson's Life

Lester Pearson grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. This is a city located in the state of Illinois. He went to college at Lincoln University of Missouri. This university is known for its history as a historically black college or university.

Playing Baseball

Pearson played for the St. Louis Stars baseball team. This was in the year 1937. The St. Louis Stars were a team in the Negro American League. This league was one of the top Negro leagues at the time.

His Season with the Stars

During his time with the St. Louis Stars, Lester Pearson played in 26 recorded games. He showed his skills as a hitter. He got 34 hits during the season. He also hit two home runs. A home run is when a batter hits the ball so well that they can run around all the bases and score a point. Pearson also had 18 RBI. RBI stands for "runs batted in." This means he helped his teammates score 18 runs. He had 120 plate appearances. A plate appearance is every time a player comes up to bat.

Later Years

After his baseball career, Lester Pearson lived a long life. He passed away in Los Angeles, California in 1986. He was 76 years old when he died.