Ron LeFlore
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1982)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-08-01
- Last Game
- 1982-09-03
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Ronald LeFlore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,099 | 4,458 | 731 | 1,283 | 172 | 57 | 59 | 353 | 455 | 363 | 888 | .288 | .342 | .392 | .734 | 3,872 |
Career AVG .288 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.6% above league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Career SLG .392 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | DET | AL | 59 | 254 | 37 | 66 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 58 | .260 | .256 (+1%) | .324 (-7%) | .369 (-13%) | .693 (-10%) | -404.2 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 136 | 550 | 66 | 142 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 139 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .327 (-8%) | .374 (-7%) | .701 (-7%) | -704.2 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 135 | 544 | 93 | 172 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 39 | 58 | 51 | 111 | .316 | .255 (+24%) | .320 (+18%) | .360 (+14%) | .681 (+15%) | 1669.0 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 154 | 652 | 100 | 212 | 30 | 10 | 16 | 57 | 39 | 37 | 121 | .325 | .264 (+23%) | .329 (+10%) | .401 (+19%) | .730 (+15%) | 1874.1 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 155 | 666 | 126 | 198 | 30 | 3 | 12 | 62 | 68 | 65 | 104 | .297 | .257 (+15%) | .323 (+12%) | .378 (+7%) | .702 (+9%) | 1339.7 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 148 | 600 | 110 | 180 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 57 | 78 | 52 | 95 | .300 | .265 (+13%) | .329 (+8%) | .397 (+4%) | .727 (+6%) | 739.7 |
| 1980 | MON | NL | 139 | 521 | 95 | 134 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 39 | 97 | 62 | 99 | .257 | .264 (-3%) | .326 (+3%) | .387 (-6%) | .714 (-2%) | -92.1 |
| 1981 | CHA | AL | 82 | 337 | 46 | 83 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 36 | 28 | 70 | .246 | .255 (-4%) | .320 (-5%) | .368 (-19%) | .688 (-12%) | -611.2 |
| 1982 | CHA | AL | 91 | 334 | 58 | 96 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 91 | .287 | .261 (+10%) | .324 (+2%) | .388 (+1%) | .712 (+1%) | 61.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 1,099 | 4,458 | 731 | 1,283 | 172 | 57 | 59 | 353 | 455 | 363 | 888 | .288 | — | — | — | — | 3,872 | ||
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 (1099 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 547 | 2193 | 374 | 645 | 31 | 195 | .294 |
| Away | 552 | 2265 | 357 | 638 | 28 | 158 | .282 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-09-03 | CHW | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-28 | CHW | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1982-08-27 | CHW | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-08-23 | CHW | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-21 | CHW | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-20 | CHW | KCR | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-18 | CHW | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-17 | CHW | TEX | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-15 | CHW | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-08-14 | CHW | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1040 | 1031 | 2521 | 89 | 86 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | DET | OF | 59 | 59 | 151 | 8 | 11 | 3 |
| 1975 | DET | OF | 134 | 133 | 317 | 13 | 9 | 3 |
| 1976 | DET | OF | 132 | 132 | 381 | 14 | 11 | 1 |
| 1977 | DET | OF | 152 | 150 | 365 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| 1978 | DET | OF | 155 | 155 | 440 | 9 | 11 | 4 |
| 1979 | DET | OF | 113 | 112 | 293 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| 1980 | MON | OF | 130 | 130 | 233 | 14 | 11 | 1 |
| 1981 | CHA | OF | 82 | 82 | 162 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1982 | CHA | OF | 83 | 78 | 179 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 207 |
| Center Field | 834 |
| Designated Hitter | 37 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Player of the Month | May |
| 1976 | Player of the Week | Week of 1976-05-07 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 21.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 7.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Ron LeFlore (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron LeFlore
- What years did Ron LeFlore play?
- Ron LeFlore played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1982.
- Was Ron LeFlore a pitcher?
- No. Ron LeFlore was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ron LeFlore hit?
- Ron LeFlore hit 59 career home runs with 1283 hits.