Terry Leach
Born: 3/13/1954 in Selma, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-08-12 | Final Game: 1993-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Terry Hester Leach
Biography
Terry Leach, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 until his retirement in 1993. Over his tenure in Major League Baseball, Leach compiled a record of 38-27 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. He struck out 331 batters and recorded 10 saves throughout his time in the league. Leach was known for his versatility on the mound, often serving as both a starter and a reliever, which showcased his adaptability and skill in various game situations.
Leach played during an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitters and the evolving role of pitchers. His ability to navigate these shifts while maintaining consistent performance made him a valuable asset to his teams. Leach's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics, as he exemplified the importance of versatility and resilience in a pitcher’s career. After his retirement on June 23, 1993, he left behind a legacy marked by solid performances and an enduring passion for the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 27 | 376 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 700.0 | 688 | 245 | 38 | 197 | 331 | 3.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2.55 | 119.4 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45.3 | 46 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 4.17 | 806.7 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 3 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55.7 | 48 | 18 | 14 | 30 | 2.91 | 1095.1 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 11 | 1 | 44 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 131.3 | 132 | 47 | 29 | 61 | 3.22 | 945.3 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 7 | 2 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 92.0 | 95 | 26 | 24 | 51 | 2.54 | 1139.9 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 5 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 78 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 4.15 | - |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4.22 | -95.1 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 2 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 81.7 | 84 | 29 | 21 | 46 | 3.20 | 2186.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.3 | 82 | 27 | 14 | 32 | 3.61 | 1370.5 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 6 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 57 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 1.95 | - |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2.81 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 72 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 0.097 | 0.156 | 0.125 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 21 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYN | NL | 22 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | 44 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.061 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 52 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1988 | NLCS | NYN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1.23 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
| 1988 | NLCS | NYN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 376 | 21 | 74 | 136 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | P | 21 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | P | 21 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | NYN | P | 22 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | NYN | P | 44 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 | NYN | P | 52 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | KCA | P | 30 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | P | 55 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 50 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | CHA | P | 51 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | CHA | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 376 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $260,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $260,000 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | $530,000 |
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | $425,000 |
| 1988 | NYN | NL | $190,000 |
| 1987 | NYN | NL | $95,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,260,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn | AL | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |