Leo Gomez

Born: 3/2/1966 in Canovanas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-09-17 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Leonardo Gomez

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Biography

Leo Gomez was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996. Over the course of his career, he played in 611 games, primarily serving as a position player. Known for his power-hitting ability, Gomez recorded 79 home runs and drove in 259 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .243. He also contributed to his teams with a total of 466 hits and 4 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed during his playing days. Gomez played in an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the growing emphasis on power hitting that defined the 1990s. He was part of various teams, where he established himself as a reliable contributor in the lineup. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Gomez’s resilience and ability to perform at the Major League level for nearly a decade made him a respected figure in the baseball community. His journey through the league contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during a transformative period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
611	1916	241	466	92	2	79	259	4	255	399	0.243	0.336	0.417	0.753	1422.9

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — near 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
1990	BAL	AL	12	39	3	9	0	0	0	1	0	8	7	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	BAL	AL	118	391	40	91	17	2	16	45	1	40	82	0.233	.255 (-9%)	.323 (-7%)	.384 (+6%)	.708 (avg)	-62.8
1992	BAL	AL	137	468	62	124	24	0	17	64	2	63	78	0.265	.255 (+4%)	.322 (+11%)	.377 (+13%)	.699 (+12%)	1193.9
1993	BAL	AL	71	244	30	48	7	0	10	25	0	32	60	0.197	.265 (-26%)	.332 (-11%)	.403 (-14%)	.735 (-12%)	-534.9
1994	BAL	AL	84	285	46	78	20	0	15	56	0	41	55	0.274	.269 (+1%)	.338 (+8%)	.424 (+18%)	.763 (+14%)	783.2
1995	BAL	AL	53	127	16	30	5	0	4	12	0	18	23	0.236	.266 (-11%)	.337 (-1%)	.417 (-11%)	.755 (-7%)	-126.1
1996	CHC	NL	136	362	44	86	19	0	17	56	1	53	94	0.238	.269 (-12%)	.340 (+1%)	.426 (+1%)	.767 (+1%)	169.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	5	64	7	0	1
3B	570	525	373	978	53	89
SS	1	0	0	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	BAL	3B	12	12	11	20	4	2
1991	BAL	1B	3	1	16	0	0	0
1991	BAL	3B	105	102	62	184	7	20
1992	BAL	3B	137	136	106	246	18	19
1993	BAL	3B	70	67	48	145	10	16
1994	BAL	1B	1	0	2	2	0	0
1994	BAL	3B	78	74	54	139	5	12
1995	BAL	1B	3	0	5	0	0	0
1995	BAL	3B	44	36	23	68	2	3
1996	CHN	1B	8	4	41	5	0	1
1996	CHN	3B	124	98	69	176	7	17
1996	CHN	SS	1	0	0	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	15
Third Base	570
Shortstop	1
Designated Hitter	21

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	CHN	NL	$550,000
1995	BAL	AL	$925,000
1994	BAL	AL	$550,000
1993	BAL	AL	$312,500
1992	BAL	AL	$150,000
1991	BAL	AL	$102,500
1990	BAL	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,690,000