Billy Lee, baseball player, 1915-1916

Billy Lee

Born: 1/9/1894 in Bayonne, NJ, USA

Died: 1/6/1984 in West Hazleton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-15 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Lee

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Biography

Billy Lee was a professional baseball player born in 1894 who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1915 to 1916, a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing the tail end of the deadball era, characterized by lower scoring games and a focus on speed and defense. Lee's time in the majors was brief, appearing in 25 games over two seasons. During his career, Lee recorded 13 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing with a batting average of .186. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 1 base. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions on the field reflected the style of play common during his era, emphasizing contact hitting and situational baseball. Despite his limited playing time, Lee remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time. He concluded his career on September 30, 1916, leaving a legacy as a player who contributed to the game during a significant period of its evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 70 3 13 1 0 0 4 1 7 6 0.186 0.260 0.200 0.460 -243.2

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.460 vs. league average 0.647 across their career seasons — 28.9% 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
1915 SLA AL 18 59 2 11 1 0 0 4 1 6 5 0.186 .250 (-26%) .318 (-18%) .332 (-39%) .651 (-29%) -243.2
1916 SLA AL 7 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 3 3 1 0
OF 19 0 42 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 SLA 3B 1 0 3 3 1 0
1915 SLA OF 15 0 37 2 0 1
1916 SLA OF 4 0 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 7
Center Field 8
Right Field 5