Ricky Ledee, baseball player, 1998-2007

Ricky Ledee

Born: 11/22/1973 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-06-14 | Final Game: 2007-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ricardo Alberto Ledee

Biography

Ricky Ledee was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2007. Born in 1973, he played primarily as an outfielder and had a career that spanned over nine seasons. Ledee appeared in 855 games, during which he recorded 494 hits and 63 home runs, contributing 318 RBIs to his teams. His career batting average stood at .243, and he showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 29 stolen bases. Throughout his career, Ledee played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, and was known for his versatility as a position player. He was part of the Yankees during a significant era in baseball history, characterized by the team's dominance in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Ledee's contributions were often highlighted in key moments, particularly during playoff runs, where his ability to perform under pressure was evident. His journey through the league reflected the competitive spirit of the time, making him a notable figure in the landscape of baseball during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
855 2030 290 494 120 17 63 318 29 244 495 0.243 0.325 0.412 0.737 -1024.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 44 4 13 6 0 1 11 5 14 0.295

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 ALCS NYA 3 8 2 2 0 0 1 4 1 4 0.250
1999 ALDS2 NYA 3 11 1 3 2 0 0 2 1 5 0.273
1999 WS NYA 3 10 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 4 0.200
1998 WS NYA 4 10 1 6 3 0 0 4 2 1 0.600
1998 ALCS NYA 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 566 467 961 20 21 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 315
Center Field 124
Right Field 156
Designated Hitter 19

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 LAN NL $1,500,000
2005 LAN NL $1,000,000
2004 PHI NL $1,225,000
2003 PHI NL $850,000
2002 PHI NL $750,000
2001 TEX AL $406,500
2000 NYA AL $240,000
1999 NYA AL $202,850
Total Career Earnings $6,174,350