Scott Leius
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1999)
Scott Leius was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1999 for the Minnesota Twins, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 10 seasons. In 557 career games, he hit .244 with 375 hits, 28 home runs, and 172 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-03
- Last Game
- 1999-07-03
Full name: Scott Thomas Leius
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 557 | 1,536 | 214 | 375 | 63 | 10 | 28 | 172 | 16 | 161 | 236 | .244 | .316 | .353 | .669 | -1,309 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OPS .669 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 9.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 14 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 109 | 199 | 35 | 57 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 30 | 35 | .286 | .255 (+12%) | .323 (+17%) | .384 (+8%) | .708 (+12%) | 553.7 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 129 | 409 | 50 | 102 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 6 | 34 | 61 | .249 | .255 (-2%) | .322 (-4%) | .377 (-16%) | .699 (-10%) | -623.2 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 10 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 97 | 350 | 57 | 86 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 49 | 2 | 37 | 58 | .246 | .269 (-9%) | .338 (-6%) | .424 (-2%) | .763 (-4%) | -225.9 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 117 | 372 | 51 | 92 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 2 | 49 | 54 | .247 | .266 (-7%) | .337 (-1%) | .417 (-16%) | .755 (-9%) | -535.2 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 27 | 43 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .140 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | 17 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 37 | 74 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .203 | .271 (-25%) | .344 (-29%) | .433 (-41%) | .778 (-36%) | -478.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 557 | 1,536 | 214 | 375 | 63 | 10 | 28 | 172 | 16 | 161 | 236 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -1,309 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (557 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 278 | 758 | 112 | 193 | 13 | 94 | .255 |
| Away | 279 | 778 | 102 | 182 | 15 | 78 | .234 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-03 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-03 | KCR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-07-02 | KCR | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-26 | KCR | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-06-25 | KCR | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-24 | KCR | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-23 | KCR | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-20 | KCR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-06-19 | KCR | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-06-16 | KCR | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 20 | 11 | 100 | 8 | 3 | 14 |
| 2B | 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 445 | 377 | 240 | 762 | 48 | 66 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 63 | 21 | 50 | 90 | 2 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | SS | 12 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 0 | 10 |
| 1991 | MIN | 3B | 79 | 46 | 41 | 100 | 7 | 8 |
| 1991 | MIN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | SS | 19 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 | MIN | 3B | 125 | 117 | 58 | 257 | 15 | 12 |
| 1992 | MIN | SS | 10 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | MIN | SS | 9 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | MIN | 3B | 95 | 92 | 63 | 185 | 8 | 14 |
| 1994 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | 3B | 112 | 102 | 60 | 182 | 14 | 27 |
| 1995 | MIN | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CLE | 1B | 7 | 4 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | CLE | 2B | 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | KCA | 3B | 15 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 | KCA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | 1B | 13 | 7 | 61 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| 1999 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | 3B | 10 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | KCA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 445 |
| Shortstop | 63 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1998 | KCA | AL | $180,000 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | $300,000 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $760,000 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $275,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $275,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $175,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,265,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia College-Bronxville | Bronxville | NY | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Scott Leius (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Leius
- What years did Scott Leius play?
- Scott Leius played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1999.
- Was Scott Leius a pitcher?
- No. Scott Leius was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Leius hit?
- Scott Leius hit 28 career home runs with 375 hits.
- What was Scott Leius's career batting average?
- Scott Leius batted .244 over his career, with 375 hits in 1,536 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Leius have?
- Scott Leius drove in 172 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Leius in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Leius has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.