Louis Leroy (baseball) facts for kids

Louis Paul Leroy (born February 18, 1879 – died October 10, 1944) was a talented baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball. He played during the early 1900s for two well-known teams: the New York Highlanders (who are now known as the New York Yankees) and the Boston Red Sox. He was known for throwing the ball with his right hand.

Who Was Louis Leroy?

Louis Leroy was a professional baseball pitcher. This means his main job was to throw the baseball from the pitcher's mound to the catcher, trying to get batters out. He played in the big leagues for parts of three seasons, showing his skills on the mound.

Early Life and Background

Louis Leroy was born in a town called Omro, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Stockbridge–Munsee Community, which is a Native American community. Before he became a baseball player, Louis was also a great athlete in another sport. He played as a running back for the football team at the Carlisle Indian School.

His Baseball Career

Leroy's Major League Baseball career lasted from 1905 to 1910. He started with the New York Highlanders in 1905 and stayed with them through 1906. After a few years, he returned to the big leagues in 1910 to play for the Boston Red Sox.

During his time in Major League Baseball, Louis Leroy played in 15 games. He was a starter in five of those games. A starting pitcher is the player who begins the game on the mound.

Pitching Stats Explained

Louis Leroy had some interesting statistics during his career:

• Win–loss record: He had a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. This means his team won three games when he was the pitcher who earned the win, and lost one game where he was given the loss.
• Strikeouts: He recorded 39 strikeouts. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter, and the batter doesn't hit the ball.
• Earned Run Average (ERA): His ERA was 3.22. ERA is a statistic that shows how many "earned runs" a pitcher gives up per nine innings. A lower ERA is better, as it means the pitcher gives up fewer runs.
• Complete Games: He pitched three complete games. A complete game means the pitcher throws the entire game without another pitcher coming in to replace them.
• Saves: He also had one save. A save is given to a relief pitcher who finishes a close game without letting the other team score too many runs.
• Innings Pitched: He pitched a total of 72⅔ innings. This measures how many innings a pitcher has thrown.

Life After Baseball

Louis Leroy passed away in Shawano, Wisconsin, when he was 65 years old.