Lee DeMontreville, baseball player, 1903-1903

Lee DeMontreville

Born: 9/23/1874 in Washington County, MN, USA

Died: 3/22/1962 in Pelham Manor, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-07-10 | Final Game: 1903-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Leon DeMontreville

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Biography

Lee DeMontreville was a professional baseball player active from 1903 to 1910, primarily recognized for his contributions as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1874, DeMontreville played a total of 26 games in the major leagues, where he showcased his skills in a time when the game was rapidly evolving and gaining popularity. Over the course of his career, he recorded 17 hits, accumulating a batting average of .243. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 7 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. DeMontreville’s career unfolded in the backdrop of the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His playing style was marked by a focus on contact hitting and speed rather than power, which was typical for many players of his era. While his major league tenure was brief, DeMontreville's involvement in the formative years of professional baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, reflecting the challenges and developments of the time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 70 8 17 3 1 0 7 3 8 15 0.243 0.338 0.314 0.652 13.6

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1903 STL NL 26 70 8 17 3 1 0 7 3 8 15 0.243 .261 (-7%) .316 (+7%) .345 (-9%) .662 (-2%) 13.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 9 6 4 0
OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
SS 15 0 27 46 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 SLN 2B 4 0 9 6 4 0
1903 SLN OF 1 0 1 0 1 0
1903 SLN SS 15 0 27 46 8 8

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Shortstop 15
Right Field 1