Eddie Leon

Born: 8/11/1946 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-09 | Final Game: 1975-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Eduardo Antonio Leon

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Biography

Eddie Leon was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1975. Born in 1946, Leon played in a total of 601 games over his career, primarily showcasing his skills in the infield. He recorded 440 hits, contributing to a batting average of .236, and demonstrated power with 24 home runs and 159 runs batted in. Known for his versatility, Leon also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 7 stolen bases. Leon’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more dynamic playing styles and the emergence of a new generation of talent. Although his statistics may not place him among the elite of his era, Leon's contributions were significant to the teams he played for, and he left an enduring legacy as a steady presence on the field during his tenure. His professional journey reflects the challenges and changes in baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s, encapsulating the spirit of a player dedicated to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
601	1862	165	440	51	10	24	159	7	156	358	0.236	0.296	0.313	0.609	-3699.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1968	CLE	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CLE	AL	64	213	20	51	6	0	3	19	2	19	37	0.239	.248 (-4%)	.320 (-6%)	.369 (-16%)	.689 (-11%)	-404.5
1970	CLE	AL	152	549	58	136	20	4	10	56	1	47	89	0.248	.253 (-2%)	.325 (-6%)	.385 (-8%)	.711 (-7%)	-809.9
1971	CLE	AL	131	429	35	112	12	2	4	35	3	34	69	0.261	.249 (+5%)	.316 (avg)	.365 (-11%)	.682 (-6%)	-406.6
1972	CLE	AL	89	225	14	45	2	1	4	16	0	20	47	0.200	.243 (-18%)	.310 (-15%)	.353 (-23%)	.664 (-19%)	-751.5
1973	CHW	AL	127	399	37	91	10	3	3	30	1	34	103	0.228	.256 (-11%)	.325 (-11%)	.378 (-23%)	.703 (-17%)	-1327.4
1974	CHW	AL	31	46	1	5	1	0	0	3	0	2	12	0.109	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	NYY	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
2B	294	280	652	757	24	202
3B	3	0	0	3	0	0
SS	296	246	446	794	47	177

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CLE	SS	6	0	3	5	0	3
1969	CLE	SS	64	64	114	185	15	43
1970	CLE	2B	141	139	342	378	13	102
1970	CLE	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1970	CLE	SS	23	12	26	40	5	10
1971	CLE	2B	107	106	235	271	9	71
1971	CLE	SS	24	17	36	54	3	13
1972	CLE	2B	36	26	51	84	1	17
1972	CLE	SS	35	28	52	95	5	22
1973	CHA	2B	3	3	4	10	0	2
1973	CHA	SS	122	119	198	382	17	78
1974	CHA	2B	7	6	20	14	1	10
1974	CHA	3B	2	0	0	2	0	0
1974	CHA	SS	21	6	17	33	2	8
1975	NYA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0