Scott Leius, baseball player, 1990-1999

Scott Leius

Born: 9/24/1965 in Yonkers, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-03 | Final Game: 1999-07-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Scott Thomas Leius

Biography

Scott Leius was a professional baseball player born in 1965, whose career spanned from 1990 to July 3, 1999. A versatile infielder known for his defensive skills and contributions off the bench, Leius played a total of 557 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 375 hits during his career, including 28 home runs and 172 runs batted in, with a batting average of .244. Additionally, Leius showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 16 stolen bases. Leius made his mark in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. While not primarily known for his offensive prowess, he provided valuable depth to the teams he played for, including notable stints with the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees. His ability to contribute in key situations and his reliability as a role player helped him carve out a niche in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball during the 1990s. Leius's career reflects the importance of versatility and teamwork in achieving success at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
557 1536 214 375 63 10 28 172 16 161 236 0.244 0.316 0.353 0.669 -1647.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 18 2 5 0 0 1 2 2 3 0.278

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1991 WS MIN 7 14 2 5 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.357
1991 ALCS MIN 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000

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

Career Games by 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