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Roy Leslie Notable

b. August 23, 1894 · Chicago Cubs 1917, St. Louis Cardinals 1919, Philadelphia Phillies 1922

Roy Leslie played for three clubs across six seasons as a first baseman, opening with the Chicago Cubs in 1917 and closing with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1922.

Across 160 games he batted .266, with 148 hits and 47 runs. He finished with 6 home runs, 24 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 154 games at first base, with 1,638 putouts and 21 errors. He turned 118 double plays.

He was born in Bailey, TX, USA on August 23, 1894, and died on April 9, 1972. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1917 CHC 71914 000 1151 .211
1919 STL 122425 100 4430 .208
1922 PHI 14151344139 2326 5037493 .271
Career 16055647148 2426 5542574 .266

On this day & linked events

1894

Born August 23, 1894

Bailey, TX, USA

1972

Died April 9, 1972