A young athlete who plays much older than his age ... Tough competitor with tremendous work ethic ... Solid hitter at the plate ... Quick feet and hands behind the plate ... A leader in the making with an outgoing attitude ... Potential high on-base percentage ... Will do whatever it takes to make the program successful.
JUNIOR (2010): Played in and started 42 games ... Scored 35 runs and added 45 hits ... Batted .269 with six home runs and 38 RBIs ... Slugged .479 ... Ranked second on the team in doubles with 15 and fifth on the squad in home runs with six ... Compiled a .556 average with the basesloaded, going 5-9 including a grand slam on April 20 against Rollins ... Ranked third on the team in multiple RBI games with 12 including a five RBI night against Nova on April 9 ... Thrown out 34 stolen base attempts, ranking him third in school history.
SOPHOMORE (2009): Started 42 of 43 games played ... Hit .345 for the season while driving in 41 RBI ... Hit 12 home runs and 21 extra base hits ... Posted a .591 slugging percentage ... Only grounded into one double play.
FRESHMAN (2008): Took over as the main catcher and played in 41 games, starting in 36. Recorded nine extra base hits and 18 RBI. Had a strong fielding percentage of .973 behind the plate and also had 30 assists. Threw out 11 of 45 would-be stealers (24.4).
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Ernie Padron at Florida Christian ... Four-year letter winner for the Patriots ... Recorded a .403 batting average with five home runs, 18 doubles, 40 runs scored and 21 RBI as a senior ... In four years with the Patriots, recorded a .414 batting average, 10 home runs, 45 doubles, 100 runs scored, 59 RBI and six stolen bases ... Was named the team’s Rookie of the Year in 2005 ... Two-time Patriot Award recipient in 2006 and 2007.
PERSONAL: Son of Alfonso and Diana Leon ... Has two brothers, Alfonso and Matthew ... Majoring in sport management.
