Ron LeFlore
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1982)
Ron LeFlore was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1982 for the Detroit Tigers, the Montreal Expos, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,099 career games, he hit .288 with 1,283 hits, 59 home runs, and 353 RBI. Ron LeFlore was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,872.
- 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
- 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
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.
Ron LeFlore: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ron LeFlore's first major league game on August 1, 1974; the last one listed came on September 3, 1982. LeFlore played for the Detroit Tigers (1974 to 1979), the Montreal Expos (1980), and the Chicago White Sox (1981 to 1982). LeFlore played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 16, 1948, in Detroit, MI, USA, LeFlore was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Ronald LeFlore.
Across 1,099 games at the plate, LeFlore's career line reads 1,283 hits in 4,458 at bats for a .288 average, plus 59 homers, 353 runs batted in, and 455 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .342 and .392 give LeFlore a career OPS of .734. Over the seasons LeFlore played, league hitters batted .260; the .288 career figure is 10.6% above that. LeFlore's most home runs in a season came in 1977, when the total reached 16 for the Detroit Tigers.
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.
- What was Ron LeFlore's career batting average?
- Ron LeFlore batted .288 over his career, with 1,283 hits in 4,458 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron LeFlore have?
- Ron LeFlore drove in 353 runs in his career.
- Is Ron LeFlore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron LeFlore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.