Ricky Ledee
| AB | 2030 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .243 |
| OBP | .325 |
| SLG | .412 |
| HR | 63 |
- Full name Ricardo Alberto Ledee
- Born 11/22/1973 in Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Colegio Nuestra Senora De Valvanera
- Debut 06/14/1998
- Drafted in the 16th round (421st overall) by the New York Yankees in 1990.
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Background: Ledee made his major league debut after eight minor league seasons. Injuries had held him back more than once, but until the 1998 postseason, the Yankees' glut of outfielders had been just as significant a hurdle. Strengths: As the World Series demonstrated, Ledee is a quality hitter who has no trouble handling power pitchers. He has untapped power potential and could be a 30-home run hitter if given the opportunity. Ledee has also shown he can take pitches and work a pitcher for a walk. Weaknesses: Ledee has played center field extensively in the Puerto Rican League, but his range probably limits him to the corners. Like many young power hitters, Ledee can be streaky with the bat and chase pitches out of the zone. The Future: The Yankees have been given plenty of opportunities to trade Ledee and have resisted them all. Ledee should find himself in an ideal platoon situation in left field with fellow rookie Shane Spencer.
