Joe Lefebvre
Born: 2/22/1956 in Concord, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-05-22 | Final Game: 1986-05-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Joseph Henry Lefebvre
Biography
Joe Lefebvre was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1986. A versatile position player, Lefebvre appeared in 447 games over his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He accumulated a total of 281 hits, including 31 home runs, and drove in 130 runs, finishing with a batting average of .258. Lefebvre also demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording 11 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Lefebvre's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player dynamics and the game's approach to power hitting. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were noteworthy, reflecting the competitive spirit of the early 1980s baseball landscape. After retiring from professional play on May 13, 1986, Lefebvre left behind a legacy as a solid role player who exemplified the grit and determination of his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 1091 | 139 | 281 | 52 | 13 | 31 | 130 | 11 | 139 | 204 | 0.258 | 0.344 | 0.414 | 0.758 | 1821.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYY | AL | 74 | 150 | 26 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 30 | 0.227 | 215.5 |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 86 | 246 | 31 | 63 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 6 | 35 | 33 | 0.256 | 688.9 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 102 | 239 | 25 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 50 | 0.238 | -587.8 |
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 101 | 258 | 34 | 80 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 38 | 5 | 31 | 46 | 0.310 | 1433.6 |
| 1983 | SDP | NL | 18 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.250 | 1433.6 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 52 | 160 | 22 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 37 | 0.250 | 71.7 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 14 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | WS | PHI | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 1983 | NLCS | PHI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1980 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 53 | 44 | 37 | 90 | 7 | 6 |
| C | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 321 | 224 | 459 | 19 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | NYA | OF | 71 | 39 | 75 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | SDN | OF | 84 | 70 | 167 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | SDN | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SDN | 3B | 39 | 35 | 32 | 73 | 3 | 6 |
| 1982 | SDN | OF | 36 | 14 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PHI | C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PHI | 3B | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | PHI | OF | 74 | 56 | 92 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | SDN | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | SDN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SDN | OF | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PHI | OF | 47 | 41 | 82 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | PHI | OF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Left Field | 76 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 253 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | NL | $310,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $310,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckerd College | St. Petersburg | FL | 1976, 1977 |