Dutch Leonard (right-handed pitcher)

For Hubert Benjamin "Dutch" Leonard (1903-1925), see Dutch Leonard (left-handed pitcher).

Emil John "Dutch" Leonard (March 25, 1909 - April 17, 1983) was a right-handed knuckleballer in Major League Baseball who pitched with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-36), Washington Senators (1938-46), Philadelphia Phillies (1947-48), and Chicago Cubs (1949-53). He was born in Auburn, Illinois.

In a 20-season career, Leonard posted a 191-181 record with 1170 strikeouts and a 3.25 ERA in 3218.1 innings. He was a six-time All-Star selection.

Leonard died in Springfield, Illinois at age of 76.

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