Mark Leonard
Born: 8/14/1964 in Mountain View, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-07-21 | Final Game: 1995-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Mark David Leonard
Biography
Mark Leonard, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who competed in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995. Primarily serving as a position player, Leonard played a total of 168 games during his career. His offensive contributions included 73 hits, 8 home runs, and 41 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .227. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Leonard made his mark as a reliable player during an era that saw the game evolve with an increasing emphasis on power hitting.
Leonard's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the more traditional playing styles of the late 1980s to the offensive explosion of the mid-1990s. While he may not have achieved the lofty statistics of some of his contemporaries, his role in the league during this time reflects the diverse skill sets that teams valued. Leonard's journey through the majors highlighted the challenges faced by many players in finding sustained 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 321 | 37 | 73 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 42 | 75 | 0.227 | 0.319 | 0.371 | 0.690 | -86.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 11 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 64 | 129 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 0.240 | -162.2 |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 55 | 128 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 0.234 | 75.6 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 10 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 14 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 90 | 71 | 127 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SFN | OF | 7 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | OF | 34 | 29 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SFN | OF | 37 | 32 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | BAL | OF | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | OF | 6 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 26 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SFN | NL | $140,000 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $250,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara | CA | 1985, 1986 |