Gene Leek, baseball player, 1959-1962

Gene Leek

Born: 7/15/1936 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-22 | Final Game: 1962-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Eugene Harold Leek

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Biography

Gene Leek was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball between 1959 and 1962. Born in 1936, Leek made his mark in a league that was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era to a period characterized by more offensive play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 77 games, where he collected 55 hits, hit 6 home runs, and drove in 25 runs, finishing with a batting average of .221. Despite not being known for speed, he did not register any stolen bases during his time in the league. Leek's career, while not extensive, showcased the grit and determination of a player navigating the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This era saw significant changes in the game, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and a surge in offensive production. Leek's contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflected the hard-working ethos of many players who sought to make their mark during this transformative time in baseball history. His time in the majors remains a testament to his perseverance and passion for the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 249 23 55 12 1 6 25 0 9 67 0.221 0.254 0.349 0.603 -582.1

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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
1959 CLE AL 13 36 7 8 3 0 1 5 0 2 7 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 57 199 16 45 9 1 5 20 0 7 54 0.226 .258 (-12%) .328 (-21%) .399 (-11%) .727 (-15%) -582.1
1962 LAA AL 7 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 66 60 66 145 9 12
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 8 5 18 24 5 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1959 CLE 3B 13 8 7 14 1 0
1959 CLE SS 1 1 1 5 1 0
1961 LAA 3B 49 48 54 127 8 11
1961 LAA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1961 LAA SS 7 4 17 19 4 6
1962 LAA 3B 4 4 5 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 66
Shortstop 8
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1958