Leron Lee

Born: 3/4/1948 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-05 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs

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Biography

Leron Lee, born in 1948, was an accomplished professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1976. Primarily a position player, Lee played a total of 614 games during his career, where he showcased his abilities as a solid hitter and a versatile athlete. He recorded 404 hits, including 31 home runs and 152 runs batted in, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. With a career batting average of .250 and 19 stolen bases, Lee was known for his capability to hit for average while also posing a threat on the basepaths. Lee's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the gradual integration of the league and the evolution of player roles. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions were vital in the games he played. His performance reflects the competitive spirit and skill set that characterized the era, as he carved out a respectable place in the annals of baseball history. Lee's legacy remains one of perseverance and dedication, representing the many players who contributed to the game during a time of change.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
614	1617	173	404	83	13	31	152	19	133	315	0.250	0.307	0.375	0.682	143.3

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — near 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
1969	STL	NL	7	23	3	5	1	0	0	0	0	3	8	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	STL	NL	121	264	28	60	13	1	6	23	5	24	66	0.227	.253 (-10%)	.325 (-11%)	.385 (-9%)	.711 (-10%)	-555.0
1971	STL	NL	25	28	3	5	1	0	1	2	0	4	12	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	SDP	NL	79	256	29	70	20	2	4	21	4	18	45	0.273	.249 (+10%)	.316 (+1%)	.365 (+13%)	.682 (+8%)	0.0
1972	SDP	NL	101	370	50	111	23	7	12	47	2	29	58	0.300	.243 (+23%)	.310 (+14%)	.353 (+41%)	.664 (+28%)	1673.3
1973	SDP	NL	118	333	36	79	7	2	3	30	4	33	61	0.237	.256 (-8%)	.325 (-6%)	.378 (-21%)	.703 (-14%)	-848.6
1974	CLE	AL	79	232	18	54	13	0	5	25	3	15	42	0.233	.256 (-9%)	.324 (-14%)	.369 (-4%)	.693 (-9%)	-404.2
1975	CLE	AL	13	23	3	3	1	0	0	0	1	2	5	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	LAD	NL	48	43	2	11	4	0	0	2	0	3	9	0.256	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	LAD	NL	23	45	1	6	0	1	0	2	0	2	9	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	421	375	708	28	29	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SLN	OF	7	7	7	1	0	0
1970	SLN	OF	77	58	120	3	4	0
1971	SLN	OF	8	2	4	0	1	0
1971	SDN	OF	68	67	86	6	8	1
1972	SDN	OF	96	96	186	6	5	2
1973	SDN	OF	84	79	154	7	5	0
1974	CLE	OF	62	54	131	5	6	1
1975	CLE	OF	5	3	7	0	0	0
1975	LAN	OF	4	1	1	0	0	0
1976	LAN	OF	10	8	12	0	0	0