Travis Lee

Born: 5/26/1975 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-03-31 | Final Game: 2006-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Travis Reynolds Lee

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Biography

Travis Lee was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006. A versatile position player, Lee was known for his solid defensive skills and his ability to contribute offensively. Over his career, he appeared in 1,099 games, accumulating 958 hits with a batting average of .256. His power was evident as he belted 115 home runs and drove in 488 runs, showcasing his capability to be a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter. In addition to his power, Lee demonstrated speed on the basepaths, recording 59 stolen bases throughout his career. During his time in the league, Lee played in an era marked by significant offensive achievements and evolving player dynamics. He was part of a generation that saw a shift in the way the game was played, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. While he may not have been the most prominent star of the steroid era, Lee's contributions were vital to the teams he played for, as he consistently provided a balanced offensive threat and solid defense. His career reflects the tenacity and skill of a dedicated player navigating the complexities of professional baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1099	3740	476	958	191	16	115	488	59	457	704	0.256	0.337	0.408	0.745	-886.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .408 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.762 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
1998	AZ	NL	146	562	71	151	20	2	22	72	8	67	123	0.269	.266 (+1%)	.335 (+3%)	.420 (+2%)	.755 (+3%)	410.3
1999	AZ	NL	120	375	57	89	16	2	9	50	17	58	50	0.237	.271 (-12%)	.344 (-2%)	.433 (-16%)	.778 (-10%)	-709.2
2000	AZ	NL	72	224	34	52	13	0	8	40	5	25	46	0.232	.270 (-14%)	.344 (-11%)	.437 (-9%)	.782 (-10%)	-443.4
2000	PHI	NL	56	180	19	43	11	1	1	14	3	40	33	0.239	.270 (-12%)	.344 (+11%)	.437 (-25%)	.782 (-9%)	-443.4
2001	PHI	NL	157	555	75	143	34	2	20	90	3	71	109	0.258	.263 (-2%)	.332 (+3%)	.426 (+2%)	.758 (+2%)	271.6
2002	PHI	NL	153	536	55	142	26	2	13	70	5	54	104	0.265	.261 (+1%)	.331 (avg)	.416 (-6%)	.747 (-3%)	-300.9
2003	TBR	AL	145	542	75	149	37	3	19	70	6	64	97	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.332 (+5%)	.422 (+9%)	.754 (+7%)	768.1
2004	NYY	AL	7	19	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	3	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	TBR	AL	129	404	54	110	22	2	12	49	7	35	66	0.272	.264 (+3%)	.330 (avg)	.418 (+2%)	.749 (+1%)	80.9
2006	TBR	AL	114	343	35	77	11	2	11	31	5	42	73	0.224	.269 (-17%)	.336 (-7%)	.431 (-16%)	.768 (-12%)	-786.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1018	911	8112	584	29	771
OF	67	59	127	3	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	ARI	1B	146	145	1269	100	3	104
1999	ARI	1B	114	90	802	62	3	65
1999	ARI	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
2000	ARI	1B	23	11	112	8	2	16
2000	ARI	OF	55	48	115	3	2	1
2000	PHI	1B	47	43	337	35	0	42
2000	PHI	OF	10	9	9	0	0	0
2001	PHI	1B	156	150	1332	75	6	121
2002	PHI	1B	148	130	1262	75	6	120
2003	TBA	1B	142	141	1223	100	3	117
2004	NYA	1B	6	4	44	4	0	2
2005	TBA	1B	124	101	875	67	4	87
2006	TBA	1B	112	96	856	58	2	97

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1018
Left Field	10
Center Field	2
Right Field	56
Designated Hitter	2

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2006	TBA	AL	$2,450,000
2005	TBA	AL	$1,300,000
2004	NYA	AL	$2,000,000
2003	TBA	AL	$500,000
2002	PHI	NL	$3,000,000
2001	PHI	NL	$800,000
2000	ARI	NL	$500,000
1999	ARI	NL	$400,000
1998	ARI	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,120,000