Jim Leyland
Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records
Jim Leyland was a baseball player who played in Major League Baseball. Jim Leyland was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.
- 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
⭐ Hall of Fame 2024
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2024 (Contemporary Baseball Era Non-Players)
Full name: James Richard Leyland
Jim Leyland: the record in brief
Jim Leyland's record comes from the tables on this page. Born on December 15, 1944, in Toledo, OH, USA, Leyland threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 175 pounds. Jim Leyland was the playing name; the full given name is James Richard.
Leyland also managed in the majors; that record has its own page.
The Hall of Fame row shows induction in 2024, selected by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Leyland
- Is Jim Leyland in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Jim Leyland was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.
- How tall was Jim Leyland and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Leyland was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.