Lee Griffeth

Born: 5/20/1925 in Carmel, NY, USA

Died: 8/3/2007 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-06-25 | Final Game: 1946-08-06

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Leon Clifford Griffeth

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Biography

Lee Griffeth, born in 1925, had a brief but notable career as a professional baseball player. He played as a position player during a time when the sport was recovering from the disruptions of World War II and transitioning into a new era of increased integration and talent. Griffeth's major league career spanned from June 25, 1946, to August 6, 1946, during which he participated in 10 games. Despite his aspirations, he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. While Griffeth's time in the major leagues was limited, his journey reflects the experiences of many players who aspired to succeed in a competitive environment during a pivotal period in baseball history. His experience serves as a reminder of the various paths players took during the post-war era, a time marked by the influx of new talent and the evolving landscape of American baseball. Though his statistical output was minimal, Griffeth's story contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, highlighting the dreams and challenges faced by those who sought to make their mark on the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	10	0	0	0	0	15.3	13	5	1	6	4	2.93	0

Career ERA 2.93 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1946	PHA	AL	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	15.3	13	5	6	4	2.93	3.59 (+18%)	-341.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +52.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1946	PHA	AL	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	0	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	PHA	P	10	0	2	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duke University	Durham	NC	1944, 1945, 1946