Len Perme
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Leonard John Perme was a pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Chicago White Sox
in the and seasons. Listed at 6' 0", 170 lb., he batted and threw left-handed
.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio
, Perme was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted by a military stint during World War II
. He started his professional career in the Northern League
, pitching for the Fargo-Moorhead Twins (1938–1940) and Superior Blues (1941).
In 1942, Perme earned a call-up to the Chicago White Sox in late September after going 15-11 with a 3.22 ERA
for Superior. He finished with a 0-1 mark and a 1.38 ERA in four appearances, and would appear to have a guaranteed spot in the rotation heading into the next year, but he had to join the military. He served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946 and rejoined the Sox after being discharged during the 1946 midseason, but he not recovered his old form.
In a two-season career, Perme posted a 0-1 record with a 3.12 ERA in eight appearances, including one start
, giving up six runs on 11 hits and 11 walks
while striking out
six in 17 ⅓ innings of work.
Following his brief stint in major leagues, Perme resumed his career in the minors
pitching for the Williamsport Tigers
(1947–48), Toledo Mud Hens
(1949) and Cubs de Drummondville (1951).
Perme died in Hayward, California
, at the age of 91.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in the and seasons. Listed at 6' 0", 170 lb., he batted and threw left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
, Perme was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted by a military stint during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He started his professional career in the Northern League
Northern League (baseball, 1902-71)
This article refers to the original incarnations of the Northern League, which operated between 1902 and 1971. For the more recent league, see Northern League ...
, pitching for the Fargo-Moorhead Twins (1938–1940) and Superior Blues (1941).
In 1942, Perme earned a call-up to the Chicago White Sox in late September after going 15-11 with a 3.22 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
for Superior. He finished with a 0-1 mark and a 1.38 ERA in four appearances, and would appear to have a guaranteed spot in the rotation heading into the next year, but he had to join the military. He served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946 and rejoined the Sox after being discharged during the 1946 midseason, but he not recovered his old form.
In a two-season career, Perme posted a 0-1 record with a 3.12 ERA in eight appearances, including one start
Starting pitcher
In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher is the pitcher who delivers the first pitch to the first batter of a game. A pitcher who enters the game after the first pitch of the game is a relief pitcher....
, giving up six runs on 11 hits and 11 walks
Base on balls
A base on balls is credited to a batter and against a pitcher in baseball statistics when a batter receives four pitches that the umpire calls balls. It is better known as a walk. The base on balls is defined in Section 2.00 of baseball's Official Rules, and further detail is given in 6.08...
while striking out
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
six in 17 ⅓ innings of work.
Following his brief stint in major leagues, Perme resumed his career in the minors
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
pitching for the Williamsport Tigers
Williamsport Tigers
The Williamsport Tigers were a Class AA Eastern League affiliate of the Detroit Tigers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They played their home games in Bowman Field which is currently the home of the Williamsport Crosscutters of the New York-Penn League. Detroit had a working relationship with...
(1947–48), Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Mud Hens
The Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
(1949) and Cubs de Drummondville (1951).
Perme died in Hayward, California
Hayward, California
Hayward is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. With a population of 144,186, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in...
, at the age of 91.