Rick Leach
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Rick Leach was a versatile athlete who played both football and baseball at the University of Michigan. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 1979 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 1981. Leach played primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter for the Tigers, but also saw time at first base

Rick Leach was a versatile athlete who played both football and baseball at the University of Michigan. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 1979 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 1981. Leach played primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter for the Tigers, but also saw time at first base

Career Batting Stats

NL 1981-1990

AVG

.268

Hits

460

HR

18

OPS

.704

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

B-

Power

C

Speed

D+

Durability

C-

Range

Arm

Career Timeline

1981-1983

Detroit Tigers (AL)

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1984-1988

Toronto Blue Jays (AL)

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1989

Texas Rangers (AL)

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1990

San Francisco Giants (NL)

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