Don Lee

Born: 2/26/1934 in Globe, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-23 | Final Game: 1966-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Donald Edward Lee

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Biography

Don Lee was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1966. Born in 1934, Lee played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the shift from the deadball era to a more power-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 40-44 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61. His ability to strike out hitters was evident as he recorded 467 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Lee's career included notable contributions to several teams, where he demonstrated versatility and determination. He also registered 11 saves, underlining his role as a reliable option in late-game situations. Although his career numbers reflect the challenges of the era, Lee's presence in the game helped to bridge the gap between generations of pitchers, and his impact is still remembered by fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	44	244	97	13	4	11	828.3	827	332	81	281	467	3.61	0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1957	DET	AL	1	3	11	6	0	0	0	38.7	48	20	18	19	4.66	3.83 (-21%)	-1103.6
1958	DET	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	2	1	0	9.00	—	0.0
1960	WSN	AL	8	7	44	20	1	0	3	165.0	160	63	64	88	3.44	3.82 (+10%)	-
1961	MIN	AL	3	6	37	10	4	0	3	115.0	93	45	35	65	3.52	4.03 (+13%)	614.8
1962	MIN	AL	3	3	9	9	1	0	0	52.0	51	26	24	28	4.50	3.96 (-14%)	-1804.6
1962	LAA	AL	8	8	27	22	4	2	2	153.3	153	53	39	74	3.11	3.96 (+21%)	1835.4
1963	LAA	AL	8	11	40	22	3	2	1	154.0	148	63	51	89	3.68	3.46 (-6%)	-182.9
1964	LAA	AL	5	4	33	8	0	0	2	89.3	99	27	25	73	2.72	3.58 (+24%)	1964.3
1965	LAA	AL	0	1	10	0	0	0	0	14.0	21	10	5	12	6.43	3.50 (-84%)	-
1965	HOU	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	8.0	8	3	3	3	3.38	—	0.0
1966	HOU	NL	2	0	9	0	0	0	0	18.0	17	5	4	9	2.50	3.52 (+29%)	260.6
1966	CHC	NL	2	1	16	0	0	0	0	19.0	28	15	12	7	7.11	3.52 (-102%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
244	226	12	37	6	0	1	13	0	6	80	0.164	0.185	0.204	0.388	0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 35.2% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.

Career SLG .204 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1957	DET	AL	11	12	1	2	0	0	3	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—
1958	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1960	WSN	AL	44	43	3	5	1	1	3	4	18	0.116	—	—	—	—
1961	MIN	AL	37	30	2	2	0	0	2	0	11	0.067	—	—	—	—
1962	MIN	AL	9	19	2	4	0	0	1	1	7	0.211	—	—	—	—
1962	LAA	AL	27	49	0	9	1	0	1	0	18	0.184	—	—	—	—
1963	LAA	AL	40	45	2	7	1	0	1	0	17	0.156	—	—	—	—
1964	LAA	AL	33	23	2	6	2	0	2	1	5	0.261	—	—	—	—
1965	LAA	AL	10	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1965	HOU	NL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1966	HOU	NL	9	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
1966	CHC	NL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	244	97	43	140	6	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	DET	P	11	6	1	6	0	0
1958	DET	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1960	WS1	P	44	20	6	31	0	3
1961	MIN	P	37	10	8	29	2	1
1962	MIN	P	9	9	5	9	1	1
1962	LAA	P	27	22	8	19	0	0
1963	LAA	P	40	22	8	21	1	4
1964	LAA	P	33	8	1	12	0	0
1965	CAL	P	10	0	1	2	1	0
1965	HOU	P	7	0	2	2	0	0
1966	HOU	P	9	0	3	6	1	1
1966	CHN	P	16	0	0	3	0	1