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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 10 | 36 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.361 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 116 | 344 | 37 | 87 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 36 | 84 | 0.253 | -441.2 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 29 | 46 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0.196 | -155.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | KC1 | OF | 9 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | KC1 | OF | 102 | 93 | 205 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | OF | 11 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 86 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 36 |