Lee Gardner, baseball player, 2002-2008

Lee Gardner

Born: 1/16/1975 in Hartland, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-05-24 | Final Game: 2008-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 219 lbs

Full name: Terrence Lee Gardner

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Biography

Lee Gardner, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2008. Making his Major League debut on May 24, 2002, Gardner showcased his pitching prowess during his time in the league. He finished his career with a record of 4-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.01, demonstrating his ability to limit runs scored against him. Over the course of his career, he recorded 68 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, contributing valuable innings to his teams. Gardner's playing style was characterized by his adeptness at managing game situations and his capacity to perform under pressure, traits that made him a reliable option for late-game scenarios. Competing in a period marked by heightened offensive statistics, Gardner's ability to maintain a sub-3.50 ERA was significant, as he often faced some of the most formidable lineups in the league. His contributions on the mound left a lasting impression, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the art of pitching in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 5 86 0 0 0 2 101.7 110 34 9 32 68 3.01 0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 30.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 TBR AL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 13.3 12 6 8 8 4.05 4.28 (+5%) -
2005 TBR AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.3 12 4 2 4 4.91 — -
2007 MIA NL 3 4 62 0 0 0 2 74.3 72 16 18 52 1.94 4.47 (+57%) -
2008 MIA NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 6.7 14 8 4 4 10.80 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2002 TBR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TBR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIA NL 62 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIA NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 86 0 6 14 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 TBA P 12 0 0 3 1 0
2005 TBA P 5 0 0 1 0 0
2007 FLO P 62 0 5 8 1 1
2008 FLO P 7 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 86

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 FLO NL $402,500
2007 FLO NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $792,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998