Troy O'Leary
Born: 8/4/1969 in Compton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-05-09 | Final Game: 2003-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Troy Franklin O'Leary
Biography
Troy O'Leary was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a successful career primarily as an outfielder from 1993 to 2003. Born in 1969, O'Leary played a total of 1,198 games over the course of his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his consistent hitting ability, finishing his career with 1,100 hits and a batting average of .274. Throughout his time in the league, he demonstrated power at the plate, belting 127 home runs and driving in 591 runs batted in (RBIs). O'Leary also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 17 stolen bases.
O'Leary's career coincided with a transformative period in baseball, marked by an increased emphasis on offensive production. His ability to contribute both in terms of average and power helped him become a valuable player for the teams he represented, including the Boston Red Sox, where he spent a significant portion of his career. O'Leary's contributions to the game and his role as a reliable position player have solidified his place in baseball history, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1198 | 4010 | 547 | 1100 | 234 | 40 | 127 | 591 | 17 | 334 | 661 | 0.274 | 0.332 | 0.448 | 0.780 | 1059.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 19 | 41 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.293 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 27 | 66 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0.273 | -43.3 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 112 | 399 | 60 | 123 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 49 | 5 | 29 | 64 | 0.308 | 846.2 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 149 | 497 | 68 | 129 | 28 | 5 | 15 | 81 | 3 | 47 | 80 | 0.260 | -254.5 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 146 | 499 | 65 | 154 | 32 | 4 | 15 | 80 | 0 | 39 | 70 | 0.309 | 1054.1 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 156 | 611 | 95 | 165 | 36 | 8 | 23 | 83 | 2 | 36 | 108 | 0.270 | 201.9 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 157 | 596 | 84 | 167 | 36 | 4 | 28 | 103 | 1 | 56 | 91 | 0.280 | 876.9 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 138 | 513 | 68 | 134 | 30 | 4 | 13 | 70 | 0 | 44 | 76 | 0.261 | -806.1 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 104 | 341 | 50 | 82 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 50 | 1 | 25 | 73 | 0.240 | -343.8 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 97 | 273 | 27 | 78 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 34 | 47 | 0.286 | 138.9 |
| 2003 | CHC | NL | 93 | 174 | 18 | 38 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 0.218 | -611.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 60 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 0.217 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NLDS2 | CHN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2003 | NLCS | CHN | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 1999 | ALCS | BOS | 5 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.350 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | BOS | 5 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0.200 |
| 1998 | ALDS1 | BOS | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.062 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1092 | 1003 | 1947 | 59 | 30 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | OF | 19 | 11 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ML4 | OF | 21 | 17 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | BOS | OF | 105 | 98 | 196 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 | BOS | OF | 146 | 126 | 227 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | OF | 142 | 128 | 266 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | OF | 155 | 154 | 303 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | BOS | OF | 157 | 154 | 296 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | BOS | OF | 137 | 133 | 243 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | BOS | OF | 89 | 83 | 163 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | OF | 70 | 68 | 126 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | CHN | OF | 51 | 31 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 732 |
| Center Field | 30 |
| Right Field | 403 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CHN | NL | $750,000 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $4,600,000 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | $3,500,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $240,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $125,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $16,715,000 | ||