Tom Lee, baseball player, 1884-1884

Tom Lee

Born: 6/8/1862 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 3/4/1886 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-14 | Final Game: 1884-09-16

Height: 5'8" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Thomas Frank Lee

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Biography

Tom Lee was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Born in 1862, Lee's career spanned from 1884 until September 16 of the same year. He played in a total of 18 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 6-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.5. Over the course of his brief career, he struck out 95 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters despite the challenges of his era. Lee's contributions to his teams were significant, even if his career was relatively short. His pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as he navigated the complexities of the early professional leagues. While he did not record any saves, his strikeout total indicates a strong capacity for overpowering opposing batters, a trait that would become increasingly valuable in the years that followed. Though his career did not achieve widespread acclaim, Tom Lee remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the sport's development during a pivotal period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 12 20 19 17 0 0 167.3 176 65 13 44 95 3.50 0

Career ERA 3.50 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 12.5% worse than 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
1884 CHC NL 1 4 5 5 5 0 0 45.3 55 19 15 14 3.77 3.11 (-21%) -
1884 BLU UA 5 8 15 14 12 0 0 122.0 121 46 29 81 3.39 3.11 (-9%) 1075.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 106 11 26 2 0 0 1 0 5 6 0.245 0.279 0.264 0.543 49.3

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1884 CHC NL 6 24 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1884 BLU UA 21 82 11 23 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.280 .243 (+15%) .278 (+15%) .327 (-11%) .606 (+1%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 0 8 6 7 1
OF 6 0 7 3 2 2
P 20 0 15 34 6 1
SS 2 0 1 9 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 CHN P 5 0 8 6 1 0
1884 CHN SS 1 0 1 5 0 0
1884 BLU 3B 3 0 8 6 7 1
1884 BLU OF 6 0 7 3 2 2
1884 BLU P 15 0 7 28 5 1
1884 BLU SS 1 0 0 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 20
Third Base 3
Shortstop 2
Center Field 3
Right Field 3