Dud Lee, baseball player, 1920-1926

Dud Lee

Born: 8/22/1899 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 1/7/1971 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-10-03 | Final Game: 1926-04-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Ernest Holford Lee

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Biography

Dud Lee was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who made his mark in the Major Leagues between 1920 and 1926. Playing primarily as a position player, Lee participated in 253 games, during which he compiled a batting average of .223. Over the course of his career, he recorded 163 hits and drove in 60 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a lack of home run power, as he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. Lee also demonstrated some speed on the basepaths, amassing 12 stolen bases. Competing in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style, Lee's contributions were a reflection of the evolving strategies in baseball. While he may not have been a star player, his resilience and dedication to the game during the early 1920s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his playing days, Lee's legacy continued to resonate among baseball enthusiasts who appreciate the stories of those who shaped the sport before the advent of modern metrics and analytics.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
24.0 21.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 0 0 .000 0.125 .000 0.125

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1931 9.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 .000 0.222 .000 0.222
1935 15.0 14.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 .000 0.067 .000 0.067

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
253 732 80 163 20 9 0 60 12 88 70 0.223 0.311 0.275 0.586 -2770.6

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1920 SLA AL 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 72 180 18 30 4 2 0 11 1 14 34 0.167 .286 (-42%) .344 (-32%) .395 (-47%) .739 (-40%) -1328.0
1924 BOS AL 94 288 36 73 9 4 0 29 8 40 17 0.253 .283 (-11%) .345 (+1%) .389 (-20%) .734 (-10%) -416.0
1925 BOS AL 84 255 22 57 7 3 0 19 2 34 19 0.224 .288 (-22%) .349 (-10%) .407 (-33%) .756 (-22%) -1026.6
1926 BOS AL 2 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 30 0 60 64 5 21
3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
SS 208 0 468 597 83 117

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 SLA SS 1 0 0 1 2 0
1921 SLA 2B 30 0 60 64 5 21
1921 SLA 3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
1921 SLA SS 31 0 78 87 14 9
1924 BOS SS 90 0 198 246 30 43
1925 BOS SS 84 0 188 260 37 64
1926 BOS SS 2 0 4 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 30
Third Base 3
Shortstop 209