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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 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|On-base percentage|on-base percentages}} and {{wp|Wins Above Replacement|WAR}} ratings, and still holds 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.
'''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, having ended his 21 RBL year career with one of the highest {{wp|On-base percentage|on-base percentages}} and {{wp|Wins Above Replacement|WAR}} ratings of any player in history, and still holds the record for {{wp|base on balls|walks}} in the [[Rizealand Baseball League]]. He also played an additional 8 seasons 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 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 [[Marymore Squirrels]] in 1989. During his time in the RBL, he would win an wide variety of awards while playing his entire career for the Squirrels. 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 not being enough to warrant his inclusion. In addition to his professional career, he participated in three [[Invictus Games]], winning a bronze medal in 1986, and two golds in 2010 and 2014.
Born in [[Épernon]], Sainte-Chloé, as the youngest of four children, Leclerq loved the sport of baseball 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 [[Marymore Squirrels]] in 1989. During his time in the RBL, he would win an wide variety of awards, and playing his entire 22-year career for the Squirrels. After retiring from the RBL in 2010, he returned to play in the ABL for six and a half more seasons, contributing to the Freres winning two [[Arucian Baseball League#Arucian Series|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 in each, despite controversy over his lack of career length in the ABL. In addition to his professional career, he participated in three [[Invictus Games]], winning a bronze medal for Sainte-Chloé in 1986, and two golds in 2010 and 2014.


During the offseason as well as during his retirement, he has been heavily involved in with Rizealander and Chloéois charitable organisations, particularly with a focus on aiding the poor in the Aurcian and [[Asteria Inferior]]. Although generally well regarded by players and coaches as a friendly and sportsmanlike player, some accusing him of engaging in acts of {{wp|Cheating in baseball|cheating}}, which were eventually proven false. After his retirement, in 2017 he was appointed to the [[Arucian Baseball League#Executive|Arucian Baseball Commission]] by the Arucian Player's Union, although he stepped down in early 2020 when he assumed the office of President. Due to his involvement with the Union, which has heavy connexions to the Catholic Labour Party, Leclerq became involved with Chloéois politics and was supported. 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 the offseason as well as during his retirement, he has been heavily involved in with both Rizealander and Chloéois charitable organisations, particularly those with a focus on aiding the poor in the Aurcian and [[Asteria Inferior]]. Although generally well regarded by players and coaches as a friendly and sportsmanlike player, he was accused of engaging in acts of {{wp|Cheating in baseball|cheating}}, of which he was exonerated. After his retirement, in 2017 he was appointed to the [[Arucian Baseball League#Executive|Arucian Baseball Commission]] by the Arucian Player's Union, although he stepped down from the Commission in early 2020 when he assumed the office of President. His involvement with the Player's Union gave him ties to the Catholic Labour Party, who encouraged him to be an active part in Chloéois politics. He was nominated as the PCT's Presidential candidate in 2019 to replace the outgoing President [[Jaques Durand]], and won the 2020 Presidential election.


==Early Life==
==Early Life==

Revision as of 04:43, 24 April 2023

Jean-Marie Leclercq
Barry Bonds 2006-05-08.jpg
Leclerq at his ABL retirement in 2016
8th President of Sainte-Chloé
Assumed office
14 February 2020
Prime MinisterBernard Blanc
Henri Montas
Genevieve Chevallier
Preceded byJaques Durand
Personal details
Born
Jean-Marie Dominique Leclercq

(1967-12-26) December 26, 1967 (age 56)
Épernon, Sainte-Chloé
CitizenshipSainte-Chloé
Political partyCatholic Labour
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Spouse
Mary Claire Wilson (m. 1990)
ChildrenJean-Marie Dominique II
Anne Marie (Penny)
Clement Victor
Thérèse Veronique
Charles Roderic
Parents
  • Charles Pierre Leclerq (father)
  • Madeleine Marie Leclerq (mother)
Alma materUniversity of Sainte-Chloé
OccupationProfessional Baseball player
AwardsRBL Hall of Fame
ABL Hall of Fame
Jean-Marie Leclercq
Centre fielder
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
RBL debut
April 3, 1989, for the Marymore Squirrels
Last appearance
September 21, 2010, for the Marymore Squirrels
RBL statistics
Batting average.303
Home runs601
Hits3,033
Runs batted in1,822
Stolen bases549
Bases on balls2,640
Teams
Épernon Frères (1988-1989)
Marymore Squirrels (1989-2010)
Épernon Frères (2010-2016)
Career highlights and awards
  • TBD
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing Sainte-Chloé
Invictus Games
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Sainte-Marie Team
Gold medal – first place 2010 Baiqiao Team
Gold medal – first place 2014 Gaton Team

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, having ended his 21 RBL year career with one of the highest on-base percentages and WAR ratings of any player in history, and still holds the record for walks in the Rizealand Baseball League. He also played an additional 8 seasons 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 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 Marymore Squirrels in 1989. During his time in the RBL, he would win an wide variety of awards, and playing his entire 22-year career for the Squirrels. After retiring from the RBL in 2010, he returned to play in the ABL for six and a half more seasons, contributing to the Freres winning two 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 in each, despite controversy over his lack of career length in the ABL. In addition to his professional career, he participated in three Invictus Games, winning a bronze medal for Sainte-Chloé in 1986, and two golds in 2010 and 2014.

During the offseason as well as during his retirement, he has been heavily involved in with both Rizealander and Chloéois charitable organisations, particularly those with a focus on aiding the poor in the Aurcian and Asteria Inferior. Although generally well regarded by players and coaches as a friendly and sportsmanlike player, he was accused of engaging in acts of cheating, of which he was exonerated. After his retirement, in 2017 he was appointed to the Arucian Baseball Commission by the Arucian Player's Union, although he stepped down from the Commission in early 2020 when he assumed the office of President. His involvement with the Player's Union gave him ties to the Catholic Labour Party, who encouraged him to be an active part in Chloéois politics. He was nominated as the PCT's Presidential candidate in 2019 to replace the outgoing President Jaques Durand, and won the 2020 Presidential election.

Early Life

  • Born 1967, youngest of four children.
  • Homeschooled, accelerated learning
  • Baccalauréat in 1984.

College Career

  • At University of S-C from 1985-1988.
  • Scouted heavily in college
  • Selected for the 1986 Invictus Games at 18 years old.

Professional Career

1988-1989: First Freres season

  • Signs with 1-year deal with the Freres rather than accept a deal that will place him in the RBL's minor leagues

1989-1994: Early RBL Career

1995-2010: Marymore Squirrels

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 Marymore, in 1990. The couple has five children, and nine grandchildren:

 • Jean-Marie Dominique II (born February 24, 1991), a professional player in the RBL. Married to Lucy Doyle in 2016, has 3 children.
 • Anne Marie Penny (born September 8th, 1992), married in 2015 to Lawrence Penny, a native of Rizealand, and has 4 children.
 • Clement Victor (born July 6, 1994), a professional baseball player in the ABL for the Épernon Frères. Married Madeleine Blanc in 2018, has 2 children.
 • Sr. Catherine (born Thérèse Veronique, November 6, 1996), a Roderican Sister.
 • Charles Roderic (born May 4, 1999), currently a post-graduate student of Philosophy at the University of Sainte-Chloé.

Controversies

Foreign Ties

Cheating allegations

Arucian League Hall of Fame

Political views

Awards and Distinctions

Career Statistics

ABL Statistics

Year (age) T. G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1988 (20) EPE 100 457 379 119 159 38 12 27 66 45 75 .419 .512 .797 1.309
2010 (42) EPE
2011 (43) EPE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2012 (44) EPE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2013 (45) EPE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2014 (46) EPE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2015 (47) EPE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2016 (48) EPE G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
Career 8 s.

60+68+12+76=216

RBL Statistics

Year (age) T. G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1989 (21) MAR 139 556 463 91 117 34 4 19 52 39 88 .252 .369 .467 .836 WAR
1990 (22) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1991 (23) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1992 (24) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1993 (25) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1994 (26) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1995 (27) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1996 (28) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1997 (29) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1998 (30) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
1999 (31) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2000 (32) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2001 (33) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2002 (34) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2003 (35) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2004 (36) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2005 (37) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2006 (38) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2007 (39) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2008 (40) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2009 (41) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
2010 (42) MAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB AVG OBP SLG OPS WAR
Career 22 s.
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