Max Leon
Born: 2/4/1950 in Acula, Veracruz, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1973-07-18 | Final Game: 1978-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 145 lbs
Full name: Maximino Leon
Biography
Max Leon, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement in 1978. Over the course of his career, Leon recorded a win-loss record of 14-18 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.71. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 170 strikeouts. Additionally, Leon contributed to his teams' efforts by securing 13 saves, showcasing his versatility and reliability in critical game situations.
Leon played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and changing pitching strategies. His performance on the mound reflected the evolving nature of the game in the 1970s, as pitchers adapted to a more offensive-oriented environment. Although his career spanned just a few seasons, Leon's contributions to his teams and his role as a pitcher during this dynamic period in baseball history remain noteworthy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 18 | 162 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 310.3 | 315 | 128 | 28 | 100 | 170 | 3.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 30 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 5.33 | -1159.7 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 4 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 75.0 | 68 | 22 | 14 | 38 | 2.64 | 1134.3 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 85.0 | 90 | 39 | 33 | 53 | 4.13 | 419.9 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 2 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36.0 | 32 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 2.75 | -334.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 4 | 4 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 81.7 | 89 | 36 | 25 | 44 | 3.97 | -713.3 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6.35 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 52 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.255 | 0.250 | 0.505 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 34 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 50 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 33 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 6 | 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 | 162 | 13 | 18 | 52 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | ATL | P | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | ATL | P | 34 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975 | ATL | P | 50 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ATL | P | 31 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | ATL | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 162 |