Leon Wagner

Born: 5/13/1934 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 1/3/2004 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-06-22 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

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

Full name: Leon Lamar Wagner

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Biography

Leon Wagner, born in 1934, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1958 until his retirement in 1969. Known for his powerful hitting and dynamic presence on the field, Wagner participated in 1,352 games throughout his career, where he amassed 1,202 hits, 211 home runs, and 669 RBIs. With a career batting average of .272 and 54 stolen bases, he demonstrated both power and speed, making him a versatile player in the outfield. Wagner earned recognition as a three-time All-Star, showcasing his talent against the best in the game during an era marked by increasing competition and the emergence of new playing styles. He notably won the All-Star Game MVP award, solidifying his status as a key player during his tenure. His contributions to teams such as the Cleveland Indians and the California Angels helped elevate their performance during the late 1950s and 1960s, placing him among the noteworthy players of his generation. Wagner's legacy continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts as a powerful hitter who left an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1352	4426	636	1202	150	15	211	669	54	435	656	0.272	0.340	0.455	0.795	12595.5

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .455 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — +20.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.795 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — +14.9% 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
1958	SFG	NL	74	221	31	70	9	0	13	35	1	18	34	0.317	.257 (+23%)	.324 (+14%)	.394 (+35%)	.719 (+26%)	1025.3
1959	SFG	NL	87	129	20	29	4	3	5	22	0	25	24	0.225	.256 (-12%)	.323 (+11%)	.392 (+7%)	.715 (+9%)	279.5
1960	STL	NL	39	98	12	21	2	0	4	11	0	17	17	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.323 (+3%)	.387 (-8%)	.711 (-3%)	-5.7
1961	LAA	AL	133	453	74	127	19	2	28	79	5	48	65	0.280	.258 (+9%)	.328 (+6%)	.399 (+29%)	.727 (+19%)	1614.5
1962	LAA	AL	160	612	96	164	21	5	37	107	7	50	87	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.326 (avg)	.393 (+27%)	.719 (+15%)	1681.2
1963	LAA	AL	149	550	73	160	11	1	26	90	5	49	73	0.291	.246 (+18%)	.308 (+14%)	.371 (+23%)	.680 (+19%)	2040.8
1964	CLE	AL	163	641	94	162	19	2	31	100	14	56	121	0.253	.250 (+1%)	.312 (+1%)	.377 (+15%)	.690 (+9%)	1052.4
1965	CLE	AL	144	517	91	152	18	1	28	79	12	60	52	0.294	.245 (+20%)	.310 (+19%)	.371 (+33%)	.682 (+27%)	2718.0
1966	CLE	AL	150	549	70	153	20	0	23	66	5	46	69	0.279	.248 (+12%)	.309 (+8%)	.376 (+17%)	.685 (+13%)	1374.6
1967	CLE	AL	135	433	56	105	15	1	15	54	3	37	76	0.242	.242 (avg)	.306 (+3%)	.357 (+8%)	.663 (+6%)	515.9
1968	CLE	AL	38	49	5	9	4	0	0	6	0	6	6	0.184	—	—	—	—	-110.5
1968	CHW	AL	69	162	14	46	8	0	1	18	2	21	31	0.284	.236 (+20%)	.298 (+23%)	.340 (+3%)	.638 (+12%)	-110.5
1969	SFG	NL	11	12	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1140	1110	1705	51	65	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	SFN	OF	57	56	89	5	5	0
1959	SFN	OF	28	24	48	0	3	0
1960	SLN	OF	32	26	48	4	2	0
1961	LAA	OF	116	113	187	12	6	2
1962	LAA	OF	156	154	269	7	8	1
1963	LAA	OF	141	140	254	7	11	1
1964	CLE	OF	163	160	254	5	11	0
1965	CLE	OF	134	132	175	3	8	0
1966	CLE	OF	139	138	185	4	2	0
1967	CLE	OF	117	115	142	4	3	1
1968	CLE	OF	10	10	3	0	3	0
1968	CHA	OF	46	41	48	0	3	0
1969	SFN	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0