Lee King, baseball player, 1916-1919

Lee King

Born: 3/28/1894 in Waltham, MA, USA

Died: 9/7/1938 in Chelsea, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-06-24 | Final Game: 1919-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Edward Lee King

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Biography

Lee King, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1916 to 1919. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the sport moving away from the Deadball Era and toward the more dynamic styles of play that characterized the following decades. King appeared in 44 games over his brief career, recording 27 hits and finishing with a batting average of .186. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 8 RBIs and showcased a blend of speed and tenacity on the bases, evidenced by his 4 stolen bases. While King's overall offensive numbers may not have placed him among the storied legends of the game, his participation in Major League Baseball during these years reflected the broader changes and challenges of the era. His time in the league coincided with World War I, which significantly impacted player availability and the nature of competition in professional sports. Lee King's legacy, while modest in terms of statistics, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a period of evolution in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 145 13 27 1 2 0 8 4 7 15 0.186 0.229 0.221 0.449 -675.5

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .221 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 31.4% 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
1916 PHA AL 42 144 13 27 1 2 0 8 4 7 15 0.188 .248 (-25%) .314 (-27%) .326 (-32%) .640 (-29%) -675.5
1919 BSN NL 2 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
2B 2 0 5 2 1 0
3B 5 0 4 9 1 0
OF 22 0 24 1 0 0
SS 11 0 20 32 11 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 PHA 2B 2 0 5 2 1 0
1916 PHA 3B 5 0 4 9 1 0
1916 PHA OF 22 0 24 1 0 0
1916 PHA SS 11 0 20 32 11 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Third Base 6
Shortstop 11
Left Field 19
Center Field 2
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916