It was with Minnesota that Leius was part of their 1991 World Series season, during that series Leius is best known for hitting a game-winning home run off Tom Glavine breaking up a 2-2 tie in the 8th inning of Game 2. A steady defender at third base, he finished second to Wade Boggs in Gold Glove balloting in 1994.
Leius was part of Minnesota's 1991 World Series team and is best known for his game-winning home run off Tom Glavine in Game 2 of the series, which broke a 2-2 tie in the 8th inning. He was also a strong defensive third baseman, finishing second to Wade Boggs in Gold Glove voting in 1994.