Jeff Liefer, baseball player, 1999-2005

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

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

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