Joe Lefebvre, baseball player, 1980-1986

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

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

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