Jeff Liefer
Born: 8/17/1974 in Fontana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-04-07 | Final Game: 2005-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey David Liefer
Biography
Jeff Liefer, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 288 games throughout his career. Liefer showcased his power at the plate, hitting 31 home runs and driving in 113 runs, although he finished his career with a batting average of .23. His playing style was characterized by a combination of power and the occasional speed on the basepaths, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases.
Emerging during a period that saw baseball's transition into the early 2000s, Liefer's career unfolded amid the significant changes in the game, including the impact of performance-enhancing substances and the evolving dynamics of player contracts and team strategies. Despite not achieving superstar status, he contributed to the teams he played for and left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. After concluding his MLB career in 2005, Liefer remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a notable era in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288 | 779 | 89 | 179 | 36 | 1 | 31 | 113 | 2 | 56 | 223 | 0.230 | 0.281 | 0.398 | 0.679 | -1240.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 45 | 113 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 28 | 0.248 | -434.1 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 83 | 254 | 36 | 65 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 0 | 20 | 69 | 0.256 | 396.9 |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 76 | 204 | 28 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 60 | 0.230 | -420.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 35 | 88 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0.193 | -455.5 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 9 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.120 | -455.5 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 16 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 19 | 56 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.196 | -327.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 88 | 65 | 548 | 40 | 10 | 67 |
| 3B | 21 | 20 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| OF | 103 | 80 | 146 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | 1B | 15 | 12 | 96 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 | CHA | OF | 17 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHA | OF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CHA | 1B | 15 | 11 | 100 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 2001 | CHA | 3B | 15 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 | CHA | OF | 38 | 33 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHA | 1B | 31 | 18 | 187 | 10 | 2 | 23 |
| 2002 | CHA | OF | 36 | 31 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MON | 1B | 21 | 19 | 142 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| 2003 | TBA | 3B | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIL | OF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CLE | 1B | 5 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | CLE | OF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 88 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Left Field | 74 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 37 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MON | NL | $320,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $285,000 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $225,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,030,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1993, 1994, 1995 |