Lee King

Born: 12/26/1892 in Hundred, WV, USA

Died: 9/16/1967 in Shinnston, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-09-20 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Edward Lee King

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Biography

Lee King was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1916 until 1922. Throughout his career, King appeared in 411 games, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the sport during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly in the post-Deadball Era. He recorded a total of 294 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .247. Known for his ability to drive in runs, King amassed 144 RBIs and hit 15 home runs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 16 stolen bases. King's playing style was characterized by a mix of solid contact hitting and opportunistic base running, which made him a valuable asset to his teams during the early 20th century. As baseball transitioned into a new era, King’s contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit and diverse skill sets that characterized the game during his playing years. His career spanned several seasons and provided a glimpse into the evolution of baseball as it began to embrace a more dynamic style of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
411	1189	134	294	60	18	15	144	16	82	175	0.247	0.299	0.366	0.665	-369.6

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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	PIT	NL	8	18	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	PIT	NL	111	381	32	95	14	5	1	35	8	15	58	0.249	.248 (avg)	.312 (-10%)	.323 (-1%)	.635 (-5%)	-484.7
1918	PIT	NL	36	112	9	26	3	2	1	11	3	11	15	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.318 (-6%)	.326 (-2%)	.645 (-4%)	-70.0
1919	NY1	NL	21	20	5	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	NY1	NL	93	261	32	72	11	4	7	42	3	21	38	0.276	.271 (+1%)	.331 (+1%)	.363 (+18%)	.694 (+10%)	425.6
1921	NY1	NL	39	94	17	21	4	2	0	7	0	13	6	0.223	.286 (-22%)	.344 (-6%)	.395 (-22%)	.739 (-14%)	-219.0
1921	PHI	NL	64	216	25	58	19	4	4	32	1	8	37	0.269	.286 (-6%)	.344 (-14%)	.395 (+14%)	.739 (+1%)	-219.0
1922	PHI	NL	19	53	8	12	5	1	2	13	0	8	6	0.226	.285 (-21%)	.345 (-5%)	.397 (+19%)	.743 (+8%)	55.0
1922	NY1	NL	20	34	6	6	3	0	0	2	1	5	2	0.176	—	—	—	—	55.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1922	WS	NY1	2	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	0	54	3	0	2
OF	349	0	636	40	43	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PIT	OF	8	4	1	2	0
1917	PIT	OF	102	198	16	7	6
1918	PIT	OF	36	50	0	5	0
1919	NY1	OF	7	2	0	1	0
1920	NY1	OF	84	167	8	9	1
1921	NY1	1B	1	0	1	0	0
1921	NY1	OF	35	52	6	5	0
1921	PHI	OF	57	115	8	12	0
1922	PHI	OF	15	34	1	2	1
1922	NY1	1B	5	54	2	0	2
1922	NY1	OF	5	14	0	0	0