Lee Elia
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1968)
Lee Elia was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1968 for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 95 career games, he hit .203 with 43 hits, 3 home runs, and 25 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/9/2025 in Odessa, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1966-04-23
- Last Game
- 1968-09-13
Full name: Lee Constantine Elia
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 212 | 17 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 45 | .203 | .262 | .288 | .550 | -550 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career SLG .288 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .663 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | CHA | AL | 80 | 195 | 16 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 39 | .205 | .248 (-17%) | .309 (-14%) | .376 (-21%) | .685 (-18%) | -549.8 |
| 1968 | CHN | NL | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 95 | 212 | 17 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 45 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -550 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (95 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 109 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 16 | .220 |
| Away | 49 | 103 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 9 | .184 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-09-13 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-08-13 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-08-07 | CHC | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-08-04 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-07-26 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-07-01 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-06-25 | CHC | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-06-19 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-06-11 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-22 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 77 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | DE | 1958 |
Lee Elia: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lee Elia debuted on April 23, 1966 and played a final game on September 13, 1968. By club, Elia's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1966) and the Chicago Cubs (1968). Elia played primarily as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 16, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Elia was listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. Elia died on July 9, 2025, in Odessa, FL, USA. On the record, Lee Elia was born Lee Constantine Elia.
Across 95 games at the plate, Elia's career line reads 43 hits in 212 at bats for a .203 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 25 runs batted in. Elia got on base at a .262 rate and slugged .288 (.550 OPS). Elia's .203 average ran 16.4% below the .243 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1966 produced Elia's most hits, 40 of them for the Chicago White Sox. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .205 in 1966, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Elia
- What years did Lee Elia play?
- Lee Elia played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1968.
- Was Lee Elia a pitcher?
- No. Lee Elia was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Lee Elia hit?
- Lee Elia hit 3 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What was Lee Elia's career batting average?
- Lee Elia batted .203 over his career, with 43 hits in 212 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Elia have?
- Lee Elia drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Elia in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Elia has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.