Lee Gooch, baseball player, 1915-1917

Lee Gooch

Born: 2/23/1890 in Oxford, NC, USA

Died: 5/18/1966 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-17 | Final Game: 1917-06-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Lee Currin Gooch

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Biography

Lee Gooch was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who made his mark in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to June 29, 1917, during a period that was characterized by the transition in baseball from the Deadball Era to a more offensive-minded game. Gooch played a total of 19 games as a position player, showcasing impressive offensive skills during his brief time in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Gooch recorded 18 hits, including one home run, and drove in 8 runs, resulting in a solid batting average of .295. His ability to make contact and contribute offensively, even in a limited number of games, highlighted his potential as a player during a time when hitting prowess was becoming increasingly valued in the sport. Despite his short career, Gooch's performances left a notable mark, illustrating the talent that often emerged during the formative years of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 61 4 18 2 0 1 8 0 4 10 0.295 0.338 0.377 0.716 92.0

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +18.1% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career SLG .377 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.716 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — +11.0% above 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
1915 CLE AL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1917 PHA AL 17 59 4 17 2 0 1 8 0 4 10 0.288 .248 (+16%) .312 (+7%) .323 (+15%) .635 (+11%) 92.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 16 0 24 1 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 PHA OF 16 0 24 1 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1913