Leo Posada, baseball player, 1960-1962

Leo Posada

Born: 4/1/1934 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 6/23/2022 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-09-21 | Final Game: 1962-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Leopoldo Jesus Posada

Biography

Leo Posada was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1934, Posada played primarily as a position player from 1960 until his final game on July 20, 1962. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 155 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .256. Posada recorded 109 hits, including 8 home runs, and drove in 58 runs, demonstrating a solid offensive presence during a time when the game was transitioning into a more power-oriented era. Despite not being a household name, Posada contributed to his teams with a blend of steady hitting and occasional speed on the base paths, evidenced by his single stolen base. His career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, just before the league began to see a surge in offensive production and the emergence of more powerful sluggers. Posada's contributions, while perhaps understated, reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during the early 1960s, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 426 51 109 11 7 8 58 1 46 105 0.256 0.326 0.371 0.697 -596.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 122 110 231 10 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 86
Center Field 20
Right Field 36