Leon Roberts

Born: 1/22/1951 in Vicksburg, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-03 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Leon Kauffman Roberts

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Biography

Leon Roberts, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1974 to 1984. He played primarily as a position player and made a significant impact over the course of 901 games in Major League Baseball. Roberts recorded 731 hits and demonstrated his power at the plate with 78 home runs, while also driving in 328 runs throughout his career. His batting average stood at .267, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 26 stolen bases, reflecting a versatile skill set that contributed to his teams. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Roberts navigated the shifting dynamics of the game in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was known for his solid hitting and ability to contribute in various ways, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career, while not marked by overwhelming accolades, highlighted the contributions of skilled players who helped shape the competitive landscape of baseball during that time. Roberts remains a notable figure in the annals of the game, remembered for his reliable performance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
901	2737	342	731	126	28	78	328	26	256	428	0.267	0.332	0.419	0.751	3500.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.751 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +6.1% above 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	17	63	5	17	3	2	0	7	0	3	10	0.270	.256 (+5%)	.324 (-7%)	.369 (+3%)	.693 (-1%)	-37.7
1975	DET	AL	129	447	51	115	17	5	10	38	3	36	94	0.257	.257 (avg)	.327 (-4%)	.374 (+3%)	.701 (avg)	-91.2
1976	HOU	NL	87	235	31	68	11	2	7	33	1	19	43	0.289	.255 (+13%)	.320 (+9%)	.360 (+23%)	.681 (+16%)	636.0
1977	HOU	NL	19	27	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	1	8	0.074	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	SEA	AL	134	472	78	142	21	7	22	92	6	41	52	0.301	.257 (+17%)	.323 (+12%)	.378 (+36%)	.702 (+25%)	2227.7
1979	SEA	AL	140	450	61	122	24	6	15	54	3	56	64	0.271	.265 (+2%)	.329 (+7%)	.397 (+13%)	.727 (+10%)	975.5
1980	SEA	AL	119	374	48	94	18	3	10	33	8	43	59	0.251	.264 (-5%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (+2%)	.714 (+1%)	56.1
1981	TEX	AL	72	233	26	65	17	2	4	31	3	25	38	0.279	.255 (+9%)	.320 (+8%)	.368 (+14%)	.688 (+11%)	417.7
1982	TEX	AL	31	73	7	17	3	0	1	6	0	4	14	0.233	.261 (-11%)	.324 (-14%)	.388 (-19%)	.712 (-17%)	-209.4
1982	TOR	AL	40	105	6	24	4	0	1	5	1	7	16	0.229	.261 (-12%)	.324 (-15%)	.388 (-24%)	.712 (-20%)	-209.4
1983	KCR	AL	84	213	24	55	7	0	8	24	1	17	27	0.258	.260 (-1%)	.324 (-4%)	.389 (+4%)	.714 (avg)	1.7
1984	KCR	AL	29	45	4	10	1	1	0	3	0	4	3	0.222	—	—	—	—	-115.9

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	1	1	1	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 608.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1984	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	4	3	1	1	27.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	788	698	1574	40	30	9
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	DET	OF	17	15	25	0	2	0
1975	DET	OF	127	124	268	10	5	2
1976	HOU	OF	60	55	99	1	2	0
1977	HOU	OF	9	5	3	2	0	0
1978	SEA	OF	128	122	296	10	8	4
1979	SEA	OF	136	118	286	6	5	2
1980	SEA	OF	104	96	238	6	4	1
1981	TEX	OF	71	63	130	2	1	0
1982	TEX	OF	28	17	42	0	0	0
1982	TOR	OF	16	14	24	0	0	0
1983	KCA	OF	76	59	139	3	3	0
1984	KCA	OF	16	10	24	0	0	0
1984	KCA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0