Gene Leek
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959-1962)
Gene Leek was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1962 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 4 seasons. In 77 career games, he hit .221 with 55 hits, 6 home runs, and 25 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1959-04-22
- Last Game
- 1962-09-30
Full name: Eugene Harold Leek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 249 | 23 | 55 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 67 | .221 | .254 | .349 | .603 | -526 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OPS .603 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 13 | 36 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 57 | 199 | 16 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 54 | .226 | .258 (-12%) | .328 (-21%) | .399 (-11%) | .727 (-15%) | -526.5 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 7 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 77 | 249 | 23 | 55 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 67 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -526 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (77 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 133 | 14 | 35 | 4 | 15 | .263 |
| Away | 40 | 116 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 10 | .172 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-30 | LAA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-30 | LAA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1962-09-23 | LAA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-15 | LAA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-09-13 | LAA | KC1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-03 | LAA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-08-31 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-18 | LAA | KC1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-15 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-06-14 | LAA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 66 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1958 |
Gene Leek: the record in brief
The profile opens with Gene Leek's first major league game on April 22, 1959; the last one listed came on September 30, 1962. Club by club, the record runs the Cleveland Indians (1959) and the Los Angeles Angels (1961 through 1962). Leek played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 15, 1936, in San Diego, CA, USA, Leek was listed at 6'0" and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Eugene Harold Leek.
In 77 games and 249 at bats, Leek batted .221 with 55 hits, adding 6 homers and 25 runs batted in. Leek got on base at a .254 rate and slugged .349 (.603 OPS). Leek's .221 average ran 14.3% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Leek's .603 stands 16.3% below the league's .721. No season topped the 45 hits of 1961. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .226 in 1961, did not top the league's .258.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gene Leek
- What years did Gene Leek play?
- Gene Leek played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1962.
- Was Gene Leek a pitcher?
- No. Gene Leek was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gene Leek hit?
- Gene Leek hit 6 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What teams did Gene Leek play for?
- Gene Leek played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1959) and the Los Angeles Angels (1961–1962).
- What were Gene Leek's career stats?
- In 77 games, Gene Leek had 55 hits, 6 home runs, 25 RBI, and 23 runs, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Gene Leek play?
- Gene Leek played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gene Leek and how much did he weigh?
- Gene Leek was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gene Leek hit each season?
- Gene Leek's home runs by season: 1 in 1959, 5 in 1961, and 0 in 1962. His most in one season was 5, in 1961.
- What was Gene Leek's career batting average?
- Gene Leek batted .221 over his career, with 55 hits in 249 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gene Leek have?
- Gene Leek drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Gene Leek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gene Leek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.