Charlie Lea

Born: 12/25/1956 in Orleans, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Died: 11/11/2011 in Collierville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-12 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Charles William Lea

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Biography

Charlie Lea was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1988. Born in 1956, Lea made a significant impact on the mound during his career, which spanned parts of nine seasons. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility, contributing to his teams both as a starter and in relief roles. Throughout his career, Lea compiled a record of 62 wins and 48 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.54. He also recorded 535 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters during a time when pitching talent was abundant in the league. Lea's most notable achievement came in 1983 when he was selected as an All-Star, a recognition of his performance and contributions to the game. Playing during an era that saw the rise of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies, Lea's skill set allowed him to adapt and thrive. His career was highlighted by moments of brilliance on the mound, and he remains a respected figure for his contributions to the teams he represented. After concluding his playing career on October 1, 1988, Lea left a lasting legacy in the baseball community, remembered for his tenacity and skill as a pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
62	48	152	144	22	8	0	923.3	864	363	79	341	535	3.54	0

Career ERA 3.54 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 8.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1980	WSN	NL	7	5	21	19	0	0	104.0	103	43	55	56	3.72	3.84 (+3%)	-
1981	WSN	NL	5	4	16	11	2	2	64.3	63	33	26	31	4.62	3.58 (-29%)	-
1982	WSN	NL	12	10	27	27	4	2	177.7	145	64	56	115	3.24	3.86 (+16%)	-
1983	WSN	NL	16	11	33	33	8	4	222.0	195	77	84	137	3.12	3.87 (+19%)	-
1984	WSN	NL	15	10	30	30	8	0	224.3	198	72	68	123	2.89	3.81 (+24%)	-
1987	WSN	NL	0	1	1	1	0	0	1.0	4	4	2	1	36.00	—	-
1988	MIN	AL	7	7	24	23	0	0	130.0	156	70	50	72	4.85	3.73 (-30%)	-3660.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
152	259	11	29	2	1	0	6	0	10	93	0.112	0.144	0.127	0.272	-2096.4

Career AVG .112 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OBP .144 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.

Career SLG .127 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.272 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1980	WSN	NL	21	37	1	3	0	1	1	1	11	0.081	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	WSN	NL	16	15	1	2	0	0	0	1	7	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	WSN	NL	27	65	0	8	1	0	2	5	22	0.123	.261 (-53%)	.324 (-43%)	.388 (-64%)	.712 (-55%)	-578.5
1983	WSN	NL	33	70	6	8	1	0	3	2	29	0.114	.260 (-56%)	.324 (-57%)	.389 (-67%)	.714 (-63%)	-730.0
1984	WSN	NL	30	72	3	8	0	0	0	1	24	0.111	.259 (-57%)	.322 (-62%)	.384 (-71%)	.707 (-67%)	-787.9
1987	WSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	MIN	AL	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0