Leon McFadden, baseball player, 1968-1970

Leon McFadden

Born: 4/26/1944 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-06 | Final Game: 1970-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Leon McFadden, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the late 1960s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from 1968 to April 28, 1970, a period marked by a transition in the game as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, McFadden appeared in 62 games, where he recorded 26 hits and maintained a batting average of .215. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 4 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. McFadden's time in the big leagues came during an era when the game was evolving, with players beginning to focus more on athleticism and speed. Despite not achieving statistical stardom, his presence on the field during a significant time in baseball history allowed him to be part of the sport's ongoing narrative. Following his playing days, McFadden's impact on the game continued through various avenues, as he remained a figure of interest for baseball enthusiasts and historians reflecting on the players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 121 5 26 3 0 0 4 2 10 19 0.215 0.275 0.240 0.514 -429.7

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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 HOU NL 16 47 2 13 1 0 0 1 1 6 10 0.277 — — — — 48.5
1969 HOU NL 44 74 3 13 2 0 0 3 1 4 9 0.176 .248 (-29%) .320 (-32%) .369 (-45%) .689 (-39%) -478.2
1970 HOU NL 2 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
OF 17 11 17 0 1 0
SS 24 20 24 61 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 HOU SS 16 14 16 44 2 3
1969 HOU OF 17 11 17 0 1 0
1969 HOU SS 8 6 8 17 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 24
Left Field 4
Right Field 13