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'''Jean-Marie Leclercq''' (born December 26, 1967) is a [[Sainte-Chloé|Chloéois]] former professional {{wp|baseball}} player, charity worker, and the 8th and current [[President of Sainte-Chloé]] for the [[Catholic Labour Party (Sainte-Chloé)|Catholic Labour]]. He is regarded by some sports commentators as one of the best baseball | '''Jean-Marie Leclercq''' (born December 26, 1967) is a [[Sainte-Chloé|Chloéois]] former professional {{wp|baseball}} player, charity worker, and the 8th and current [[President of Sainte-Chloé]] for the [[Catholic Labour Party (Sainte-Chloé)|Catholic Labour Party]]. He is regarded by some sports commentators as one of the best baseball players of all times, and ended his 21 RBL year career with one of the highest {{wp|Wins Above Replacement|WAR}} ratings and still holding the greatest number of {{wp|base on balls|walks}} in the [[Rizealand Baseball League]]. He also played in the [[Arucian Baseball League]] prior to and after his time in the RBL. | ||
Born in [[Épernon]], Sainte-Chloé, as the youngest of four children, Leclerq loved the sport of baseball from a young age and played it from a young age. After graduating from the [[University of Sainte-Chloé]] as the star of their baseball team, he was drafted by the [[Épernon Freres]] of the ABL. After a very successful rookie year, winning the ABL's rookie of the year award, he was given a contract by the RBL's [[Portmouth Reds]] in 1989. During his time in the RBL, he would win an wide variety of awards while playing for the Reds and then later the [[Liberty City Blues]]. After retiring from the RBL in 2010, he returned to play in the ABL for four and a half more seasons, contributing to the Freres winning 2 Arucian Series, before finally retiring from playing baseball at the end of the 2015 season in 2016, at the age of 49. For his accomplishments in both leagues, he was elected to the Hall of Fame for both leagues, despite controversy over his lack of career length in the | Born in [[Épernon]], Sainte-Chloé, as the youngest of four children, Leclerq loved the sport of baseball from a young age and played it from a young age. After graduating from the [[University of Sainte-Chloé]] as the star of their baseball team, he was drafted by the [[Épernon Freres]] of the ABL. After a very successful rookie year, winning the ABL's rookie of the year award, he was given a contract by the RBL's [[Portmouth Reds]] in 1989. During his time in the RBL, he would win an wide variety of awards while playing for the Reds and then later the [[Liberty City Blues]]. After retiring from the RBL in 2010, he returned to play in the ABL for four and a half more seasons, contributing to the Freres winning 2 Arucian Series, before finally retiring from playing baseball at the end of the 2015 season in 2016, at the age of 49. For his accomplishments in both leagues, he was elected to the Hall of Fame for both leagues, despite controversy over his lack of career length in the ABL. | ||
During his offseasons as well as during his retirement, he has been heavily involved in with Rizealander and Chloéois charitable organisations. Although generally well regarded by players and coaches as a friendly and sportsmanlike player, allegations of cheating and substance abuse have been made against him, although he was acquitted in court. After his retirement, he also became involved with Chloéois politics, supporting PCT initiatives and programs. He was nominated as the PCT's Presidential candidate in 2019 to replace the outgoing President [[Jaques Durand]], and won the 2020 Presidential elections. | During his offseasons as well as during his retirement, he has been heavily involved in with Rizealander and Chloéois charitable organisations. Although generally well regarded by players and coaches as a friendly and sportsmanlike player, allegations of cheating and substance abuse have been made against him, although he was acquitted in court. After his retirement, he also became involved with Chloéois politics, supporting PCT initiatives and programs. He was nominated as the PCT's Presidential candidate in 2019 to replace the outgoing President [[Jaques Durand]], and won the 2020 Presidential elections. | ||
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Jean-Marie Leclercq | |
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 Leclerq in 2016 | |
| 8th President of Sainte-Chloé | |
| Assumed office 14 February 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Bernard Blanc Henri Montas Genevieve Chevallier |
| Preceded by | Jaques Durand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean-Marie Dominique Leclercq December 26, 1967 Épernon, Sainte-Chloé |
| Citizenship | Sainte-Chloé |
| Political party | Catholic Labour |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Spouse | Mary Claire Wilson (m. 1990) |
| Children | Jean-Marie Dominique II Anne Marie (Jones) Clement Victor Thérèse Veronique (LeBlanc) Charles Roderic |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | University of Sainte-Chloé |
| Occupation | Professional Baseball player |
| Awards | RBL Hall of Fame ABL Hall of Fame |
| Jean-Marie Leclercq | |
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| Centre fielder | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| RBL debut | |
| April 3, 1989, for the Portmouth Reds | |
| Last appearance | |
| September 21, 2010, for the Liberty City Blues | |
| RBL statistics | |
| Batting average | .303 |
| Home runs | 601 |
| Hits | 3,033 |
| Runs batted in | 1,822 |
| Stolen bases | 537 |
| Bases on balls | 2,640 |
| Teams | |
| Épernon Frères (1988-1989) Portmouth Reds (1989-1994) Liberty City Blues (1995-2010) Épernon Frères (2010-2016) | |
Jean-Marie Leclercq (born December 26, 1967) is a Chloéois former professional baseball player, charity worker, and the 8th and current President of Sainte-Chloé for the Catholic Labour Party. He is regarded by some sports commentators as one of the best baseball players of all times, and ended his 21 RBL year career with one of the highest WAR ratings and still holding the greatest number of walks in the Rizealand Baseball League. He also played in the Arucian Baseball League prior to and after his time in the RBL.
Born in Épernon, Sainte-Chloé, as the youngest of four children, Leclerq loved the sport of baseball from a young age and played it from a young age. After graduating from the University of Sainte-Chloé as the star of their baseball team, he was drafted by the Épernon Freres of the ABL. After a very successful rookie year, winning the ABL's rookie of the year award, he was given a contract by the RBL's Portmouth Reds in 1989. During his time in the RBL, he would win an wide variety of awards while playing for the Reds and then later the Liberty City Blues. After retiring from the RBL in 2010, he returned to play in the ABL for four and a half more seasons, contributing to the Freres winning 2 Arucian Series, before finally retiring from playing baseball at the end of the 2015 season in 2016, at the age of 49. For his accomplishments in both leagues, he was elected to the Hall of Fame for both leagues, despite controversy over his lack of career length in the ABL.
During his offseasons as well as during his retirement, he has been heavily involved in with Rizealander and Chloéois charitable organisations. Although generally well regarded by players and coaches as a friendly and sportsmanlike player, allegations of cheating and substance abuse have been made against him, although he was acquitted in court. After his retirement, he also became involved with Chloéois politics, supporting PCT initiatives and programs. He was nominated as the PCT's Presidential candidate in 2019 to replace the outgoing President Jaques Durand, and won the 2020 Presidential elections.
Early Life
Professional Career
1988-1989: First Freres season
1989-1994: Portmouth Reds
1995-2010: Liberty City Blues
2010-2016: Return to the Freres
Post-Baseball Career
Charity Work
President of Sainte-Chloé
Political Activism
Personal Life
Leclerq married Mary Claire Wilson (born January 4th 1969), a Rizealander who he met when he first moved to Portmouth, in 1990. The couple has five children:
• Jean-Marie Dominique II (born February 24, 1991), a professional player in the RBL.
• Anne Marie Jones (born September 8th, 1992)
• Clement Victor (born July 6, 1994), a professional baseball player in the ABL for the Épernon Frères.
• Thérèse Veronique LeBlanc (born November 6, 1996)
• Charles Roderic (born May 4, 1999)