Mark Leonard
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1995)
Mark Leonard was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995 for the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. In 168 career games, he hit .227 with 73 hits, 8 home runs, and 41 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-07-21
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Mark David Leonard
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 | .227 | .319 | .371 | .690 | -69 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OPS .690 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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 | SFN | NL | 11 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFN | NL | 64 | 129 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 25 | .240 | .255 (-6%) | .323 (-6%) | .384 (-7%) | .708 (-6%) | -145.1 |
| 1992 | SFN | NL | 55 | 128 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 31 | .234 | .255 (-8%) | .322 (+3%) | .377 (+1%) | .699 (+2%) | 75.6 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 10 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | 14 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | 14 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 168 | 321 | 37 | 73 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 42 | 75 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -69 | ||
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 (168 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 71 | 146 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 21 | .178 |
| Away | 97 | 175 | 21 | 47 | 4 | 20 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | SFG | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-30 | SFG | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-29 | SFG | COL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-26 | SFG | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-25 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-23 | SFG | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-20 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-17 | SFG | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-11 | SFG | STL | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Mark Leonard: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mark Leonard's first major league game on July 21, 1990; the last one listed came on October 1, 1995. Club by club, the record runs the San Francisco Giants (1990 through 1995) and the Baltimore Orioles (1993). Leonard is listed as an outfielder at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. The bio says Leonard threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Leonard was born on August 14, 1964, in Mountain View, CA, USA. Mark Leonard was the playing name; the full given name is Mark David.
Leonard's career batting table shows 168 games, 321 at bats and 73 hits, a .227 average; the totals also include 8 home runs and 41 RBI. The on-base percentage is .319 and the slugging percentage .371, for an OPS of .690. Leonard's .227 average ran 13.0% below the .262 that the league posted over the same seasons. Leonard collected a career-high 31 hits in 1991. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Leonard
- What years did Mark Leonard play?
- Mark Leonard played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1995.
- Was Mark Leonard a pitcher?
- No. Mark Leonard was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mark Leonard hit?
- Mark Leonard hit 8 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What was Mark Leonard's career batting average?
- Mark Leonard batted .227 over his career, with 73 hits in 321 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mark Leonard have?
- Mark Leonard drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Mark Leonard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mark Leonard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.