Lee Maye

Born: 12/11/1934 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

Died: 7/17/2002 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-07-17 | Final Game: 1971-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arthur Lee Maye

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Biography

Lee Maye, born in 1934, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1959 until 1971. Throughout his 12-year tenure in the league, he played in 1,288 games and showcased his offensive prowess with a career batting average of .274. Maye recorded 1,109 hits, including 94 home runs and 419 runs batted in, establishing himself as a reliable contributor to his teams' offensive efforts. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 59 bases during his career. Maye played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the game evolve in various ways, including the integration of players and changes in offensive strategies. He was known for his solid hitting and consistent performance, which made him a valuable asset in the outfield. Over the years, Maye's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Braves and the Houston Astros, have solidified his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history. His journey through the majors reflects the essence of the game during a dynamic period in its development.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1288	4048	533	1109	190	39	94	419	59	282	481	0.274	0.323	0.410	0.733	3989.6

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — +5.9% above 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
1959	ATL	NL	51	140	17	42	5	1	4	16	2	7	26	0.300	.256 (+17%)	.323 (+4%)	.392 (+11%)	.715 (+8%)	181.5
1960	ATL	NL	41	83	14	25	6	0	0	2	5	7	21	0.301	.255 (+18%)	.323 (+11%)	.387 (-4%)	.711 (+3%)	52.1
1961	ATL	NL	110	373	68	101	11	5	14	41	10	36	50	0.271	.258 (+5%)	.328 (+3%)	.399 (+10%)	.727 (+7%)	464.6
1962	ATL	NL	99	349	40	85	10	0	10	41	9	25	58	0.244	.257 (-5%)	.326 (-10%)	.393 (-9%)	.719 (-9%)	-648.9
1963	ATL	NL	124	442	67	120	22	7	11	34	14	36	52	0.271	.246 (+10%)	.308 (+6%)	.371 (+15%)	.680 (+11%)	835.9
1964	ATL	NL	153	588	96	179	44	5	10	74	5	34	54	0.304	.250 (+22%)	.312 (+11%)	.377 (+18%)	.690 (+15%)	1600.1
1965	ATL	NL	15	53	8	16	2	0	2	7	0	2	6	0.302	.245 (+23%)	.310 (+9%)	.371 (+22%)	.682 (+16%)	127.2
1965	HOU	NL	108	415	38	104	17	7	3	36	1	20	37	0.251	.245 (+2%)	.310 (-8%)	.371 (-7%)	.682 (-7%)	127.2
1966	HOU	NL	115	358	38	103	12	4	9	36	4	20	26	0.288	.248 (+16%)	.309 (+4%)	.376 (+11%)	.685 (+8%)	457.6
1967	CLE	AL	115	297	43	77	20	4	9	27	3	26	47	0.259	.242 (+7%)	.306 (+5%)	.357 (+24%)	.663 (+15%)	740.5
1968	CLE	AL	109	299	20	84	13	2	4	26	0	15	24	0.281	.236 (+19%)	.298 (+6%)	.340 (+11%)	.638 (+9%)	384.9
1969	CLE	AL	43	108	9	27	5	0	1	15	1	8	15	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.320 (-5%)	.369 (-12%)	.689 (-9%)	-159.2
1969	WS2	AL	71	238	41	69	9	3	9	26	1	20	25	0.290	.248 (+17%)	.320 (+8%)	.369 (+26%)	.689 (+18%)	-159.2
1970	WS2	AL	96	255	28	67	12	1	7	30	4	21	32	0.263	.253 (+3%)	.325 (-1%)	.385 (+4%)	.711 (+1%)	51.2
1970	CHW	AL	6	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	51.2
1971	CHW	AL	32	44	6	9	2	0	1	7	0	5	7	0.205	—	—	—	—	-93.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	1	0
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	6	5	4	3	0	0
OF	1040	951	1793	47	57	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	ML1	OF	44	37	80	3	2	1
1960	ML1	OF	19	17	29	1	1	0
1961	ML1	OF	96	85	169	6	5	0
1962	ML1	OF	94	88	209	2	5	1
1963	ML1	OF	111	101	231	4	4	1
1964	ML1	3B	5	5	4	2	0	0
1964	ML1	OF	135	133	264	7	11	1
1965	ML1	OF	13	13	23	2	1	0
1965	HOU	OF	103	97	177	6	9	1
1966	HOU	OF	97	93	145	4	8	0
1967	CLE	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	CLE	OF	77	63	102	2	2	0
1968	CLE	1B	1	0	0	0	1	0
1968	CLE	OF	80	74	123	4	2	0
1969	CLE	OF	28	26	55	0	1	0
1969	WS2	OF	65	59	100	1	6	1
1970	WS2	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1970	WS2	OF	68	57	75	4	0	1
1971	CHA	OF	10	8	11	1	0	0