Jon Leicester
Born: 2/7/1979 in Mariposa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-06-09 | Final Game: 2007-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Jonathan David Leicester
Biography
Jon Leicester, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2007. He made his debut with the Chicago Cubs and also pitched for the Texas Rangers, showcasing his skills during a competitive era in baseball characterized by high offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies. Over his career, Leicester compiled a record of 7-6, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.88, striking out a total of 58 batters.
Leicester's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and adaptability on the mound. While he did not register any saves during his time in the majors, he contributed to his teams in various relief roles, reflecting the depth and versatility that many pitchers were called upon to exhibit during the mid-2000s. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, was a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82.7 | 87 | 54 | 12 | 37 | 58 | 5.88 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHC | NL | 5 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 35 | 3.89 | - |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9.00 | - |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 36 | 27 | 13 | 16 | 7.59 | -390.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHC | NL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 48 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CHN | P | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHN | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis | TN | 1998, 1999, 2000 |