Scott Leius was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for nine seasons. He was primarily a third baseman, but also played some first base and outfield. Leius was known for his solid defense and versatility on the field.
Leius was born on September 24, 1965 in Yonkers, New York. He attended high school in Minnesota, where he was a standout baseball player. After graduating, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 13th round of the 1986 MLB Draft.
Leius spent several years in the minor leagues before making his Major League debut with the Twins in 1990. He played in 92 games that season, hitting .232 with 7 home runs and 33 RBI. Leius became a regular in the Twins' lineup over the next few seasons, playing in over 100 games each year from 1991 to 1993.
In 1991, Leius played a key role in the Twins' World Series championship. He hit a home run in Game 2 of the Series, helping the Twins to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Leius also made several key defensive plays throughout the Series.
Leius continued to be a solid contributor for the Twins over the next few seasons. In 1994, he hit a career-high 17 home runs and drove in 64 runs. However, the season was cut short by a players' strike, and Leius was unable to build on his success.
Leius was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1996, where he played for one season before being traded again to the Seattle Mariners. He played in just 23 games for the Mariners before being released.
Leius signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998, but played in just 12 games for the team before being released again. He signed with the Milwaukee Brewers later that season, but played in just 6 games before being released once more.
Leius signed with the Minnesota Twins in 1999, but played in just 2 games before being released for the final time. He retired from baseball at the end of the season.
In his nine-year Major League career, Leius played in 805 games and hit .242 with 64 home runs and 276 RBI. He was known for his solid defense, committing just 36 errors in over 2,000 chances at third base.
After retiring from baseball, Leius worked as a coach and instructor. He also founded the Scott Leius Baseball Academy, which provides training and instruction to young baseball players.
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