2022 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Leon has the physical tools to play every day and be a valuable fantasy asset, he just needs to hit enough. The 5-foot-10 center fielder has a rare combination of plus power and plus speed, ranking near the top of the minors in 90th percentile exit velocity, per Prospects Live, with middling zone contact and chase tendencies. He just needs to have a 45- or 50-grade hit tool to be a fantasy monster who capitalizes on the Crawford Boxes en route to 25-plus homers to go with 20-plus steals, but his 64.9% contact rate at Triple-A is pretty troubling. The righty-hitting Cuban is entering his third season in the United States and will turn 25 in late-May, so there are no excuses for him to not have a productive return trip to Triple-A. Leon is talented enough to win an everyday job by season's end if the hit tool improves, and he is able to play some second base as needed in addition to all three outfield spots. Read Past Outlooks

Plays first spring game Tuesday
Leon (abdomen) played in his first spring game Tuesday without issue, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Leon appeared off the bench in the Astros' split-squad contest against the Cardinals and handled center field for the final two innings. Coming off January surgery to repair a sports hernia, the 24-year-old outfielder said his health is "in perfect condition" leading into the 2023 season. He could make his MLB debut at some point this summer.
Leon appeared off the bench in the Astros' split-squad contest against the Cardinals and handled center field for the final two innings. Coming off January surgery to repair a sports hernia, the 24-year-old outfielder said his health is "in perfect condition" leading into the 2023 season. He could make his MLB debut at some point this summer.
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
Minor League Game Log

Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Prospect Rankings History
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Pedro Leon See More

James Anderson updates his Rookie Hitter Tiers for 2023 value only, in which Jordan Walker continues to make waves with a loud start to spring training.

Erik Halterman shares his favorite types of sleeper hitters to target, such as struggling recent top prospects like Jarred Kelenic.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
It was essentially a tale of three seasons for Leon in his first year in the United States. After not playing in official games since the 2018-19 season in Cuba, he hit .173 with a 38.8 K% in his first 20 games at Double-A. The 23-year-old center fielder/shortstop then hit .292/.414/.515 with seven home runs, eight steals, a 14.6 BB% and a 25.5 K% in his next 37 games, which included a five-game run at Triple-A, before suffering a broken pinky finger in late July. Leon returned in mid-September and hit .073 over 12 games at Triple-A and then hit .257/.381/.343 with a 20:13 K:BB in 84 plate appearances in the Arizona Fall League. He has plus raw power to the pull side, which would be an excellent fit in Houston (Leon bats right-handed), and he is also at least a plus runner. Those tools were on full display during that 37-game run after the calendar flipped to June, but it was bookended by stretches of mediocre play. His strikeout rate was high even when he was dominating, so that figures to be something that will always be a weakness, but it is encouraging that even when he was struggling late in the season, he was still running high walk rates. Despite his speed, Leon isn't a great defender at either up-the-middle position he played in his debut season, and perhaps second base could be a better fit in the coming years. It's not hyperbole to say Leon has 30/30 upside, but there's also a legitimate chance he never hits enough to be an everyday big leaguer. Look for Houston to send him back to Triple-A to get back into a groove before possibly getting a look in the majors this summer.
More Fantasy News

Looks to be healthy again
Leon (abdomen) is listed as an available reserve on the lineup card Tuesday for the Astros' split-squad Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Undergoes sports hernia surgery
Leon underwent sports hernia surgery Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Back in action at Triple-A
Leon (facial fracture) went 1-for-3 with two runs, two walks and two strikeouts Sunday in his return to action for Triple-A Sugar Land.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Sidelined with facial fracture
Leon was diagnosed Tuesday with a facial fracture and will be placed on Triple-A Sugar Land's 7-day injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.

Racks up 10 steals in 12 games
Leon has hit .324/.519/.568 with two homers, 10 steals and an 11:9 BB:K over his last 12 games for Triple-A Sugar Land.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.