Al Leitz

Albert Leitz

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7", Weight 158 lbs.

• Born September 25, 1909 in New Orleans, LA USA

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Biographical Information

Al Leitz played in the minors from 1935-1947; a catcher, he topped .300 four years in a row. He only briefly appeared in the high minors, at the beginning of his career with the Minneapolis Millers. Leitz spent much of his career as a player-manager.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1939	Waycross Bears	Georgia-Florida League	70-68	4th	Atlanta Crackers	Lost in 1st round
1940	Waycross Bears	Georgia-Florida League	93-45	1st	Atlanta Crackers	League Champs
1941	Waycross Bears	Georgia-Florida League	84-54	3rd	Atlanta Crackers	Lost League Finals
1942	Waycross Bears	Georgia-Florida League	72-54	2nd	Atlanta Crackers	League Champs
1943	Atlanta Crackers	Southern Association	32-34	--	none	--	replaced by Harry Hughes (28-45) on June 30
1946	Macon Peaches	South Atlantic League	44-50	--	Chicago Cubs	--	replaced by Bobby LaMotte (17-29) on July 25
1947	Miami Beach Flamingos	Florida International League	88-65	3rd	none	Lost in 1st round