From SABR Encyclopedia
| Roland Charles LeBlanc
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| "Nat"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 0"
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| Weight:
| 200
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| Born:
| 1921-5-23 at New Iberia, LA (US)
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| Died:
| 1995-5-14
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Roland LeBlanc was a professional player and manager.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Whittier, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Nationality self-reported as French Canadian.
- His brother, Remy LeBlanc, had a thirteen year career in the minors.
- Hobbies were hunting, fishing and golf in 1952.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from New Iberia High School in 1939 and was a member of the baseball, football, basketball and track teams.
Achievements
- Holds the California League Record for most putouts by a catcher in a season with 785 in 1952.
- Biggest thrill was having a pennant winner in his first year as a manager (as of 1952).
Outside of baseball
- Was a butcher during the off-season as of 1952.
- Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years.
Managing record
- Is shown as the manager of the Fresno team in the 1950 California League.
- Is shown as the manager of the Fresno team in the 1952 California League.
Sources
- 1952 California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition).
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- Managing engagements for 1950 and 1952 are listed in the 1953 California League Gold Book.
