Jose Leon, baseball player, 2002-2004

Jose Leon

Born: 12/8/1976 in Cayey, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-06-16 | Final Game: 2004-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jose Geraldo Leon

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Biography

Jose Leon, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004. Primarily a position player, Leon played in a total of 88 games over the course of his career. He was known for his versatility on the field and contributed to his teams with a mix of power and speed, accumulating 47 hits, five home runs, and 18 RBIs. His batting average of .225 reflected the challenges he faced at the plate, typical of many players navigating the competitive atmosphere of early 2000s baseball. Leon's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in the sport, marked by a surge in offensive production and the emergence of new talent. Although he did not achieve superstar status, his contributions as a role player were significant for the teams he played for, demonstrating the depth and variety of skills present in Major League rosters at the time. With one stolen base to his name, he showcased a hint of speed that complemented his offensive efforts, making him a valuable asset in late-game situations. Leon's time in the league, while brief, underscored the importance of every player in the broader narrative of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 209 18 47 5 0 5 18 1 8 57 0.225 0.262 0.321 0.583 -836.1

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
2002 BAL AL 36 89 8 22 2 0 3 10 1 3 20 0.247 .261 (-5%) .331 (-16%) .416 (-11%) .747 (-13%) -207.2
2003 BAL AL 21 54 6 13 1 0 0 0 0 3 18 0.241 .264 (-9%) .332 (-8%) .422 (-39%) .754 (-25%) -212.9
2004 BAL AL 31 66 4 12 2 0 2 8 0 2 19 0.182 .266 (-32%) .335 (-39%) .427 (-29%) .762 (-34%) -416.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 40 30 262 21 1 31
3B 28 18 18 40 2 6
OF 2 2 4 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 BAL 1B 17 13 135 9 0 15
2002 BAL 3B 12 8 7 16 0 2
2002 BAL OF 2 2 4 0 1 0
2003 BAL 1B 7 5 44 2 1 7
2003 BAL 3B 10 8 10 16 1 3
2004 BAL 1B 16 12 83 10 0 9
2004 BAL 3B 6 2 1 8 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 40
Third Base 28
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 BAL AL $305,000
Total Career Earnings $305,000