Leon Roberts Stats & Facts

Leon Roberts Stats & Facts

Leon Roberts Positions: OutfieldBats: R Throws: RHeight: 75 Weight: 200Born: Monday, January 22, 1951 in Vicksburg, MI USADied:Debut: September 3, 1974Last Game: September 30, 1984Full Name: Leon Kauffman Roberts   [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe…

The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals 

The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals 

1983 – The Toronto Blue Jays acquire minor league first baseman Cecil Fielder from the Kansas City Royals for journeyman outfielder Leon Roberts. Although the Blue Jays won’t see the benefits, Fielder will become one of the American League’s top power hitters after a stint in the Japanese Central League, leading the AL in home runs in 1990 and 1991 with the Detroit Tigers.

In a ten player deal the Mariners receive Richie Zish and the Rangers receive Rick Honeycutt

In a ten player deal the Mariners receive Richie Zish and the Rangers receive Rick Honeycutt

December 12, 1980 – The Mariners trade Larry Cox, Rick Honeycutt, Willie Horton, Mario Mendoza and Leon Roberts to the Texas Rangers for Steve Finch, Brian Allard, Rick Auerbach, Ken Clay, Jerry Don Gleaton and Richie Zisk. Honeycutt will lead the league in era in 1983 for the Rangers. Zisk will have 2 productive years…

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Outfielder Leon Roberts is traded to Seattle for infielder Jimmy Sexton. The versatile Sexton would bat .207 over the next two seasons as a reserve for the Astros. 

1977 – Outfielder Leon Roberts is traded to Seattle for infielder Jimmy Sexton. The versatile Sexton would bat .207 over the next two seasons as a reserve for the Astros.