Justin Leone

Born: 3/9/1977 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-07-02 | Final Game: 2006-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Justin Paul Leone

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Biography

Justin Leone was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Primarily a position player, Leone’s career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he appeared in 32 games. He made his mark as a power hitter, demonstrating impressive slugging potential with 6 home runs and 13 RBIs, though he finished his career with a batting average of .214. Leone's ability to contribute to his team's offense was highlighted by his 22 hits and a solitary stolen base, showcasing a blend of power and speed, albeit in limited opportunities. Leone's time in the majors came during an era that saw many players grappling with the evolving dynamics of the game, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite not having an extended career, his presence in the league during the mid-2000s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of a player who aspired to make an impact at the highest level. His brief stint in the majors remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to compete in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	103	15	22	5	0	6	13	1	9	32	0.214	0.296	0.437	0.733	-60.8

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.766 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
2004	SEA	AL	31	102	15	22	5	0	6	13	1	9	32	0.216	.266 (-19%)	.335 (-11%)	.427 (+3%)	.762 (-3%)	-60.8
2006	SDP	NL	1	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
3B	28	28	25	48	8	2
SS	2	1	3	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	SEA	3B	28	28	25	48	8	2
2004	SEA	SS	2	1	3	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	28
Shortstop	2
Designated Hitter	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Martin's College	Lacey	WA	1998, 1999