Lee Fohl
Born: 11/28/1876 in Lowell, OH, USA
Died: 10/30/1965 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-08-29 | Final Game: 1903-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Leo Alexander Fohl
Biography
Lee Fohl was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1902 to 1903, a time when Major League Baseball was still in its infancy, and the game was evolving rapidly in terms of both strategy and player dynamics. Fohl made his mark in a brief but notable stint, appearing in 5 games where he showcased his batting prowess with a solid .294 batting average.
Throughout his career, Fohl recorded 5 hits, contributing 3 runs batted in (RBIs) and demonstrating his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, even though he did not hit any home runs and did not attempt a stolen base. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Fohl's performance reflected the competitive spirit of players in that era, who often played with a blend of skill and determination to establish themselves in a growing sport. Despite the limited number of games, Fohl's contributions during this transitional period in baseball history remain a testament to the early players who laid the groundwork for future generations.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.294 | 0.333 | 0.471 | 0.804 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 4 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.357 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PIT | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | CIN | C | 4 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |