Ricky Ledee

Biography

Ricky Ledee is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for nine seasons. He was born on November 22, 1973, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ledee began his baseball career in high school, where he played for the Ponce High School Lions. He was a standout player and was eventually drafted by the New York Yankees in the 16th round of the 1990 MLB draft.

Ledee made his Major League debut with the Yankees in 1998. He played in 93 games that season and hit .270 with 7 home runs and 42 RBI. Ledee was a key player for the Yankees during their championship run that year, as he hit .600 in the World Series against the San Diego Padres.

Ledee played for the Yankees for three seasons before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2000. He played for the Indians for one season before being traded to the Texas Rangers in 2001. Ledee played for the Rangers for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2003.

Ledee played for the Phillies for two seasons before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in 2005. He played for the Giants for one season before being traded back to the Phillies in 2006. Ledee played his final season in the Major Leagues with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2007.

Throughout his career, Ledee was known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching. He was also a solid defensive outfielder, with a strong arm and good range. Ledee was a valuable player off the bench, as he could play all three outfield positions and was a reliable pinch hitter.

In total, Ledee played in 716 games in the Major Leagues. He had a career batting average of .243 with 62 home runs and 263 RBI. Ledee was a part of three World Series championship teams with the Yankees in 1998, 1999, and 2000.

After retiring from baseball, Ledee became a coach and instructor. He has worked with several youth baseball organizations and has also coached at the high school and college levels. Ledee is also involved in charitable work, including the Ricky Ledee Foundation, which provides scholarships and other support to underprivileged youth in Puerto Rico.

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