Ron LeFlore

Born: 6/16/1948 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-08-01 | Final Game: 1982-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ronald LeFlore

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Biography

Ron LeFlore, born in 1948, was a notable American baseball player whose career spanned from 1974 to 1982. Primarily playing as a position player, LeFlore became a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He achieved considerable success on the field, participating in 1,099 games and accumulating 1,283 hits, alongside a batting average of .288. LeFlore was known for his exceptional speed, as evidenced by his impressive total of 455 stolen bases throughout his career, making him one of the more dangerous base runners of his time. LeFlore's contributions were recognized with an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact on the game. Over his career, he recorded 59 home runs and 353 RBIs, showcasing his ability to not only reach base but also drive in runs for his team. Playing in an era characterized by a blend of power hitting and speed, LeFlore exemplified the dynamic style of play that defined the late 20th century in baseball. His achievements on the field have left a lasting legacy, particularly as a model for future generations of players who aspire to combine speed with effective hitting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1099	4458	731	1283	172	57	59	353	455	363	888	0.288	0.342	0.392	0.734	3534.1

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.707 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
1974	DET	AL	59	254	37	66	8	1	2	13	23	13	58	0.260	.256 (+1%)	.324 (-7%)	.369 (-13%)	.693 (-10%)	-448.3
1975	DET	AL	136	550	66	142	13	6	8	37	28	33	139	0.258	.257 (avg)	.327 (-8%)	.374 (-7%)	.701 (-7%)	-881.5
1976	DET	AL	135	544	93	172	23	8	4	39	58	51	111	0.316	.255 (+24%)	.320 (+18%)	.360 (+14%)	.681 (+15%)	1669.0
1977	DET	AL	154	652	100	212	30	10	16	57	39	37	121	0.325	.264 (+23%)	.329 (+10%)	.401 (+19%)	.730 (+15%)	1874.1
1978	DET	AL	155	666	126	198	30	3	12	62	68	65	104	0.297	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+12%)	.378 (+7%)	.702 (+9%)	1339.7
1979	DET	AL	148	600	110	180	22	10	9	57	78	52	95	0.300	.265 (+13%)	.329 (+8%)	.397 (+4%)	.727 (+6%)	739.7
1980	WSN	NL	139	521	95	134	21	11	4	39	97	62	99	0.257	.264 (-3%)	.326 (+3%)	.387 (-6%)	.714 (-2%)	-115.8
1981	CHW	AL	82	337	46	83	10	4	0	24	36	28	70	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (-5%)	.368 (-19%)	.688 (-12%)	-704.0
1982	CHW	AL	91	334	58	96	15	4	4	25	28	22	91	0.287	.261 (+10%)	.324 (+2%)	.388 (+1%)	.712 (+1%)	61.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1040	1031	2521	89	86	18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	DET	OF	59	59	151	8	11	3
1975	DET	OF	134	133	317	13	9	3
1976	DET	OF	132	132	381	14	11	1
1977	DET	OF	152	150	365	12	11	0
1978	DET	OF	155	155	440	9	11	4
1979	DET	OF	113	112	293	6	3	3
1980	MON	OF	130	130	233	14	11	1
1981	CHA	OF	82	82	162	6	7	2
1982	CHA	OF	83	78	179	7	12	1