Daniel Ponce de Leon
Born: 1/16/1992 in La Mirada, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2018-07-23 | Final Game: 2021-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Daniel Robert Ponce de Leon
Biography
Daniel Ponce de Leon was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1992, who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his determination and resilience on the mound, Ponce de Leon made a name for himself with a career record of 3-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33 over his time in the league. He showcased his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 152 strikeouts, as well as demonstrating his capability in high-pressure situations by recording 3 saves.
Ponce de Leon's career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, where teams prioritized strikeouts and power pitching. His pitching style combined precision with a strong presence on the mound, reflecting the evolving strategies of the game. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, including injuries, he contributed to his teams with a relentless work ethic and a desire to improve. Ponce de Leon's journey through the major leagues highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers in the modern game, marking his place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 57 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 147.7 | 115 | 71 | 21 | 81 | 152 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.0 | 24 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 2.73 | - |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.7 | 36 | 20 | 26 | 52 | 3.70 | - |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 45 | 4.96 | - |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33.3 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 6.21 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.043 | 0.083 | 0.130 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | STL | NL | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 27.00 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SLN | P | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | SLN | P | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | SLN | P | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SLN | P | 24 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |