Lenny Green, baseball player, 1957-1968

Lenny Green

Born: 1/6/1933 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 1/6/2019 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-08-25 | Final Game: 1968-06-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Leonard Charles Green

Biography

Lenny Green, born in 1933, was a notable Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1957 to 1968. Primarily recognized as a position player, Green played a total of 1,136 games, amassing 788 hits and a career batting average of .267. He contributed significantly to his teams with 47 home runs and 253 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases, totaling 78 stolen bases during his time in the league. Green's playing style was characterized by his agility and versatility, allowing him to excel in various outfield positions. He played in an era marked by both the tail end of the post-war boom in baseball and the increasing integration of the sport. His contributions on the field, coupled with his ability to adapt to the evolving game, solidified his place in baseball history. After retiring in 1968, Green left behind a legacy that reflects the competitive spirit and changing dynamics of Major League Baseball during the 1960s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1136 2956 461 788 138 27 47 253 78 368 260 0.267 0.351 0.379 0.731 3342.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 883 674 1659 29 27 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 334
Center Field 684
Right Field 43