Jon Leicester, baseball player, 2004-2007

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

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

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

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