Leo Jiménez is a 25-year-old third baseman from Chitré, Panama, who made his MLB debut on June 26, 2024, with the Toronto Blue Jays. He’s now with the Miami Marlins, still fighting to lock down a regular spot in the big leagues.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Leo Jiménez
- Position: Third base
- Team: Miami Marlins
- Number: 19
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’10» / 216 lbs
- Born: May 17, 2001 — Chitré, Panama 🇵🇦
- MLB Debut: June 26, 2024
Background
Jiménez comes from Chitré, a city in Panama with a strong baseball tradition and a history of producing Caribbean talent. He developed through the minors as a prospect valued for his defense at third base, which is what caught Toronto’s attention and eventually earned him his big-league call-up. A right-handed hitter and thrower, he brings versatility to any lineup.
Professional Career
Jiménez’s rookie year with the Blue Jays in 2024 showed real promise. He hit .229 with 4 home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, and a .687 OPS — numbers that hinted at offensive upside while acknowledging there was still work to do against MLB pitching.
The 2025 season was a tough one. Jiménez struggled badly, posting a .069 average with 1 home run, 1 RBI, and a .301 OPS in his time with Toronto. Those numbers made a change inevitable.
In 2026, he was traded to the Miami Marlins, where he’s been working to rebuild his offensive game. So far this season he’s hitting .206 with 2 home runs, 11 RBI, 14 runs scored, and a .589 OPS. The improvement over 2025 is real, even if consistency is still the goal.
Career Stats
- 2024 — Toronto Blue Jays: .229 AVG | 4 HR | 19 RBI | 18 R | .687 OPS | 0 SB
- 2025 — Toronto Blue Jays: .069 AVG | 1 HR | 1 RBI | 2 R | .301 OPS | 0 SB
- 2026 — Miami Marlins: .206 AVG | 2 HR | 11 RBI | 14 R | .589 OPS | 1 SB
Awards and Records
Jiménez hasn’t picked up any individual MLB awards yet — his career is still very much in the building phase. The focus right now is on offensive consistency and earning a steady role in Miami’s lineup. The recognition can come once the numbers do.
Worth Knowing
Even after a brutal 2025, the Marlins organization kept faith in Jiménez and brought him aboard in 2026. That says something about how they view his defensive ability and his long-term ceiling. Back in Panama, he’s already a source of pride — a reference point for young players from the country dreaming of the big leagues.
