Leo Townsend

Leo Alphonse Townsend
(Lefty)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut September 8, 1920
• Final Game May 27, 1921
• Born January 15, 1891 in Mobile, AL USA
• Died December 3, 1976 in Mobile, AL USA

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Biographical Information

Leo Townsend pitched for the Boston Braves in 1920 and 1921. He pitched in seven games in 1920, and just one game in 1921. He holds the post-1900 record for most career innings pitched without striking out a single batter. He logged 25 2/3 innings in his career and zero batters K'd.

Related Sites

• Leo Townsend at the SABR Bio Project