Lee Dressen

Born: 7/23/1889 in Ellinwood, KS, USA

Died: 6/30/1931 in Diller, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1918-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Leo August Dressen

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Biography

Lee Dressen was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1914 to 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Dressen appeared in 77 games, where he compiled a batting average of .205. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 43 hits, including 10 runs batted in and 4 stolen bases, though he did not hit any home runs. Dressen's career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His contributions, though limited in terms of statistics, reflected the gritty determination and versatility that many players of his time embodied. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Dressen's participation in the game during a formative period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's past. He retired on June 1, 1918, having left his mark as a player who persevered in a challenging era of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
77	210	26	43	3	3	0	10	4	32	30	0.205	0.316	0.248	0.563	-352.2

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 14.1% below 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
1914	STL	NL	46	103	16	24	2	1	0	7	2	11	20	0.233	.255 (-9%)	.322 (-5%)	.339 (-20%)	.661 (-12%)	-189.3
1918	DET	AL	31	107	10	19	1	2	0	3	2	21	10	0.178	.255 (-30%)	.318 (+1%)	.326 (-31%)	.645 (-15%)	-162.9