Luis DeLeon, baseball player, 1981-1989

Luis DeLeon

Born: 8/19/1958 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1981-09-06 | Final Game: 1989-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 153 lbs

Full name: Luis Antonio DeLeon

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Biography

Luis DeLeon was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1981 to 1989. Born in 1958, DeLeon made a name for himself during an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and the emergence of specialized relief pitchers. Over his career, he posted a record of 17-19, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.12, showcasing his ability to limit scoring in a competitive league. DeLeon's career included a notable total of 248 strikeouts and 32 saves, reflecting his skill at both starting and relieving roles. DeLeon's playing style was marked by precision and a deep understanding of hitters, allowing him to thrive in critical situations. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in the late innings, where his effectiveness was often highlighted. Though he may not have accumulated overwhelming statistics, his ability to perform under pressure and his solid ERA positioned him as a reliable arm during his time in Major League Baseball. As the game transitioned through the late 1980s, DeLeon's dedication and performance left a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 19 207 1 0 0 32 334.3 284 116 39 77 248 3.12 0

Career ERA 3.12 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 19.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1981 STL NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 15.3 11 4 3 8 2.35 3.58 (+34%) -
1982 SDP NL 9 5 61 0 0 0 15 102.0 77 23 16 60 2.03 3.86 (+47%) -
1983 SDP NL 6 6 63 0 0 0 13 111.0 89 33 27 90 2.68 3.87 (+31%) -
1984 SDP NL 2 2 32 0 0 0 0 42.7 44 26 12 44 5.48 3.81 (-44%) -
1985 SDP NL 0 3 29 0 0 0 3 38.7 39 18 10 31 4.19 3.89 (-8%) -
1987 BAL AL 0 2 11 0 0 0 1 20.7 19 11 8 13 4.79 4.29 (-12%) 311.3
1989 SEA AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 5 1 1 2 2.25 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
209 35 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 19 0.114 0.162 0.143 0.305 0.0

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career OBP .162 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.305 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1981 STL NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 SDP NL 61 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1983 SDP NL 65 14 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1984 SDP NL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 SDP NL 29 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 207 1 22 38 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SLN P 10 0 0 2 0 0
1982 SDN P 61 0 13 18 3 1
1983 SDN P 63 0 2 9 1 1
1984 SDN P 32 0 4 4 1 1
1985 SDN P 29 0 1 5 0 0
1987 BAL P 11 0 2 0 0 0
1989 SEA P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 207

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1982 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 10.0 120 0