Bob Lee

Born: 11/26/1937 in Ottumwa, IA, USA

Died: 3/25/2020 in Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-15 | Final Game: 1968-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Robert Dean Lee

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Biography

Bob Lee, born in 1937, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 until 1968. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 25-23 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.7. Lee was known for his effective pitching style, which included a knack for striking out batters, as evidenced by his 315 strikeouts. His ability to close out games was highlighted by his impressive total of 63 saves, marking him as a reliable option in the bullpen during an era characterized by evolving pitching roles. Lee's contributions to the game were recognized when he earned an All-Star selection, a testament to his skill and impact on the field. His career spanned a time when baseball was transitioning, with the late 1960s marking a period of significant change in pitching strategies and player roles. Lee's performance and consistency on the mound solidified his place in baseball history, leaving a lasting legacy as a skilled reliever during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	23	269	7	0	0	63	492.7	402	148	31	196	315	2.70	0

Career ERA 2.70 vs. league average 3.38 across their career seasons — 19.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1964	LAA	AL	6	5	64	5	19	137.0	87	23	58	111	1.51	3.58 (+58%)	2587.3
1965	LAA	AL	9	7	69	0	23	131.3	95	28	42	89	1.92	3.50 (+45%)	-
1966	LAA	AL	5	4	61	0	16	101.7	90	31	31	46	2.74	3.52 (+22%)	-
1967	LAD	NL	0	0	4	0	0	6.7	6	4	3	2	5.40	—	-
1967	CIN	NL	3	3	27	1	2	50.7	51	25	25	33	4.44	3.30 (-34%)	751.0
1968	CIN	NL	2	4	44	1	3	65.3	73	37	37	34	5.10	2.98 (-71%)	-1494.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
269	67	4	7	0	0	1	4	0	4	42	0.104	0.167	0.149	0.316	0.0

Career AVG .104 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .149 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1964	LAA	AL	64	22	0	0	0	0	1	19	0.000	—	—	—	—
1965	LAA	AL	69	21	1	3	1	3	0	7	0.143	—	—	—	—
1966	LAA	AL	61	11	1	0	0	0	3	8	0.000	—	—	—	—
1967	LAD	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1967	CIN	NL	27	8	2	3	0	1	0	5	0.375	—	—	—	—
1968	CIN	NL	44	5	0	1	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—