Leroy Stanton

Born: 4/10/1946 in Latta, SC, USA

Died: 3/13/2019 in Florence, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-10 | Final Game: 1978-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Leroy Bobby Stanton

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Biography

Leroy Stanton, born in 1946, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1978. Over the course of his career, Stanton played in 829 games, where he garnered a reputation for his power and versatility at the plate. He accumulated 628 hits, including 77 home runs, and recorded 358 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at .244, while he also showcased his speed on the bases with 36 stolen bases. Stanton's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve with an emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. He played for several teams, contributing significantly to their offensive strategies through his ability to hit for power and drive in runs. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Stanton's contributions on the field during the 1970s reflect the competitive spirit and changing dynamics of baseball during that time. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, embodying the grit and determination of players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
829	2575	294	628	114	13	77	358	36	236	636	0.244	0.311	0.388	0.699	41.2

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.697 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
1970	NYN	NL	4	4	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	NYN	NL	5	21	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	LAA	AL	127	402	44	101	15	3	12	39	2	22	100	0.251	.243 (+3%)	.310 (-5%)	.353 (+11%)	.664 (+4%)	143.9
1973	LAA	AL	119	306	41	72	9	2	8	34	3	27	88	0.235	.256 (-8%)	.325 (-8%)	.378 (-6%)	.703 (-7%)	-418.9
1974	LAA	AL	118	415	48	111	21	2	11	62	10	33	107	0.267	.256 (+4%)	.324 (avg)	.369 (+10%)	.693 (+6%)	364.7
1975	LAA	AL	137	440	67	115	20	3	14	82	18	52	85	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.327 (+5%)	.374 (+11%)	.701 (+8%)	760.1
1976	LAA	AL	93	231	12	44	13	1	2	25	2	24	57	0.190	.255 (-25%)	.320 (-17%)	.360 (-22%)	.681 (-20%)	-827.3
1977	SEA	AL	133	454	56	125	24	1	27	90	0	42	115	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.329 (+4%)	.401 (+27%)	.730 (+17%)	1454.1
1978	SEA	AL	93	302	24	55	11	0	3	24	1	34	80	0.182	.257 (-29%)	.323 (-18%)	.378 (-34%)	.702 (-27%)	-1435.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	682	585	1213	49	37	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	NYN	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1971	NYN	OF	5	5	9	0	0	0
1972	CAL	OF	124	107	225	6	4	2
1973	CAL	OF	107	76	160	5	6	2
1974	CAL	OF	114	109	226	11	6	0
1975	CAL	OF	131	115	230	16	10	2
1976	CAL	OF	79	60	128	1	2	0
1977	SEA	OF	91	88	175	9	9	2
1978	SEA	OF	30	24	59	1	0	0