Dave Leeper, baseball player, 1984-1985

Dave Leeper

Born: 10/30/1959 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-10 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Dale Leeper

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Biography

Dave Leeper was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1984 to 1985. Over the course of his brief career, Leeper appeared in 19 games, showcasing a determined spirit despite the challenges he faced on the field. He finished his time in the majors with 3 hits, 4 RBIs, and a batting average of .075, reflecting the difficulties that many players encounter in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. Leeper's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by shifting playing styles and the evolving nature of the game. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, his persistence and dedication to the sport left a lasting impression. After his playing days concluded on October 6, 1985, Leeper contributed to the fabric of the game in various capacities, illustrating the diverse pathways a career in baseball can offer, even for those who may not have had long tenures in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 40 2 3 0 0 0 4 0 1 4 0.075 0.098 0.075 0.173 0.0

Career AVG .075 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.

Career OBP .098 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 69.8% below league average.

Career SLG .075 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 80.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.173 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 75.7% 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
1984 KCR AL 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 KCR AL 15 34 1 3 0 0 0 4 0 1 3 0.088 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 10 8 17 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 KCA OF 2 1 4 0 0 0
1985 KCA OF 8 7 13 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1979, 1980, 1981