Lee Mazzilli

Born: 3/25/1955 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-07 | Final Game: 1989-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lee Louis Mazzilli

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Biography

Lee Mazzilli was a versatile position player who graced Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1989. Born in 1955, Mazzilli emerged as a notable figure in the game, particularly during his tenure with the New York Mets. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,475 games, amassing 1,068 hits and 93 home runs. His offensive contributions included 460 RBIs and a batting average of .259, complemented by his agility on the basepaths, where he recorded 197 stolen bases. Mazzilli's blend of power and speed made him a valuable asset to his teams. A one-time All-Star, Mazzilli was known for his charismatic presence and clutch performances during pivotal moments in games. He played in an era that saw the evolution of the game, transitioning away from the deadball era and embracing more offensive strategies. Mazzilli's impact was felt not only on the field but also in the hearts of fans, particularly in New York, where he became a symbol of resilience and excitement during his time with the Mets. His legacy endures as a testament to the dynamic style of play that characterized baseball in the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1475	4124	571	1068	191	24	93	460	197	642	627	0.259	0.359	0.385	0.744	5410.5

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.744 vs. league average 0.712 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
1976	NYN	NL	24	77	9	15	2	0	2	7	5	14	10	0.195	.255 (-24%)	.320 (+1%)	.360 (-17%)	.681 (-9%)	-66.0
1977	NYN	NL	159	537	66	134	24	3	6	46	22	72	72	0.250	.264 (-6%)	.329 (+3%)	.401 (-16%)	.730 (-7%)	-547.3
1978	NYN	NL	148	542	78	148	28	5	16	61	20	69	82	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+9%)	.378 (+14%)	.702 (+12%)	1326.4
1979	NYN	NL	158	597	78	181	34	4	15	79	34	93	74	0.303	.265 (+14%)	.329 (+20%)	.397 (+13%)	.727 (+16%)	2314.2
1980	NYN	NL	152	578	82	162	31	4	16	76	41	82	92	0.280	.264 (+6%)	.326 (+13%)	.387 (+11%)	.714 (+12%)	1621.0
1981	NYN	NL	95	324	36	74	14	5	6	34	17	46	53	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.320 (+1%)	.368 (-3%)	.688 (-1%)	-6.5
1982	TEX	AL	58	195	23	47	8	0	4	17	11	28	26	0.241	.261 (-8%)	.324 (+5%)	.388 (-12%)	.712 (-4%)	-49.9
1982	NYY	AL	37	128	20	34	2	0	6	17	2	15	15	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.324 (+7%)	.388 (+9%)	.712 (+8%)	-49.9
1983	PIT	NL	109	246	37	59	9	0	5	24	15	49	43	0.240	.260 (-8%)	.324 (+12%)	.389 (-13%)	.714 (-2%)	131.1
1984	PIT	NL	111	266	37	63	11	1	4	21	8	40	42	0.237	.259 (-9%)	.322 (+5%)	.384 (-14%)	.707 (-6%)	-144.6
1985	PIT	NL	92	117	20	33	8	0	1	9	4	29	17	0.282	.257 (+10%)	.323 (+31%)	.390 (-4%)	.714 (+12%)	434.0
1986	PIT	NL	61	93	18	21	2	1	1	8	3	26	25	0.226	.257 (-12%)	.325 (+20%)	.395 (-24%)	.720 (-4%)	60.7
1986	NYN	NL	39	58	10	16	3	0	2	7	1	12	11	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.325 (+28%)	.395 (+9%)	.720 (+18%)	60.7
1987	NYN	NL	88	124	26	38	8	1	3	24	5	21	14	0.306	.262 (+17%)	.331 (+20%)	.415 (+11%)	.746 (+15%)	398.7
1988	NYN	NL	68	116	9	17	2	0	0	12	4	12	16	0.147	.254 (-42%)	.317 (-29%)	.377 (-57%)	.695 (-44%)	-881.4
1989	NYN	NL	48	60	10	11	2	0	2	7	3	17	19	0.183	.254 (-28%)	.319 (+14%)	.375 (-16%)	.694 (-2%)	54.2
1989	TOR	AL	28	66	12	15	3	0	4	11	2	17	16	0.227	.254 (-11%)	.319 (+24%)	.375 (+21%)	.694 (+22%)	54.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	20	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	SO	AVG
1989	ALCS	TOR	3	8	0	0	2	0.000
1988	NLCS	NYN	3	2	0	1	0	0.500
1986	NLCS	NYN	5	5	0	1	3	0.200
1986	WS	NYN	4	5	2	2	0	0.400

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	215	167	1492	83	23	140
OF	868	792	1933	48	28	11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1976	NYN	OF	23	20	55	2	1	2
1977	NYN	OF	156	148	386	9	3	1
1978	NYN	OF	144	138	386	8	5	3
1979	NYN	1B	15	15	122	12	1	15
1979	NYN	OF	143	142	358	12	4	1
1980	NYN	1B	92	88	708	49	13	67
1980	NYN	OF	66	62	166	4	1	1
1981	NYN	OF	89	87	192	5	6	1
1982	TEX	OF	26	25	51	1	3	1
1982	NYA	1B	23	23	179	7	1	26
1982	NYA	OF	2	2	4	0	0	0
1983	PIT	1B	7	5	43	0	2	5
1983	PIT	OF	57	52	130	3	2	1
1984	PIT	1B	5	1	11	0	0	0
1984	PIT	OF	74	70	92	2	1	0
1985	PIT	1B	19	12	139	6	2	15
1985	PIT	OF	5	3	13	0	1	0
1986	PIT	1B	7	3	35	1	0	1
1986	PIT	OF	18	12	26	0	0	0
1986	NYN	1B	8	3	51	1	0	2
1986	NYN	OF	10	7	16	0	0	0
1987	NYN	1B	13	4	58	2	0	1
1987	NYN	OF	25	11	24	1	0	0
1988	NYN	1B	16	7	91	3	3	5
1988	NYN	OF	18	8	23	1	0	0
1989	NYN	1B	8	5	39	1	0	2
1989	NYN	OF	10	3	8	0	1	0
1989	TOR	1B	2	1	16	1	1	1
1989	TOR	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0