Jose Leon
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2004)
Jose Leon was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 88 career games, he hit .225 with 47 hits, 5 home runs, and 18 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-06-16
- Last Game
- 2004-09-26
Full name: Jose Geraldo Leon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 209 | 18 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 57 | .225 | .262 | .321 | .583 | -793 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.
Career SLG .321 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 36 | 89 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 20 | .247 | .261 (-5%) | .331 (-16%) | .416 (-11%) | .747 (-13%) | -194.3 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 21 | 54 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .241 | .264 (-9%) | .332 (-8%) | .422 (-39%) | .754 (-25%) | -205.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 31 | 66 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .182 | .266 (-32%) | .335 (-39%) | .427 (-29%) | .762 (-34%) | -393.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 88 | 209 | 18 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 57 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -793 | ||
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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 89 | 8 | 24 | 3 | 8 | .270 |
| Away | 52 | 120 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 10 | .192 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-26 | BAL | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-24 | BAL | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-23 | BAL | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-20 | BAL | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-19 | BAL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-18 | BAL | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-17 | BAL | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-15 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-13 | BAL | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-08 | BAL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 40 |
| Third Base | 28 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $305,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $305,000 | ||
Jose Leon: the record in brief
Jose Leon played a first major league game on June 16, 2002 and a last one on September 26, 2004. Leon's only club in the season tables is the Baltimore Orioles. Leon, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 175 pounds. The birth record reads December 8, 1976, in Cayey, P.R. Leon's full given name, per the bio, is Jose Geraldo Leon.
Leon finished with 47 hits from 209 at bats in 88 games, which works out to .225; the totals also include 5 home runs and 18 RBI. Leon got on base at a .262 rate and slugged .321 (.583 OPS). Leon's .225 average ran 14.8% below the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Leon's .583 stands 22.8% below the league's .755. The hits column peaks at 22, in 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Leon
- What years did Jose Leon play?
- Jose Leon played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004.
- Was Jose Leon a pitcher?
- No. Jose Leon was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jose Leon hit?
- Jose Leon hit 5 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What was Jose Leon's career batting average?
- Jose Leon batted .225 over his career, with 47 hits in 209 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Leon have?
- Jose Leon drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Jose Leon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Leon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.