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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BAL | AL | 19 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | BAL | AL | 69 | 91 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0.231 | -323.8 |
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 27 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | WSN | AL | 88 | 190 | 29 | 46 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 127 | 330 | 62 | 97 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 33 | 21 | 43 | 25 | 0.294 | 1049.5 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 156 | 600 | 92 | 171 | 28 | 7 | 9 | 50 | 17 | 81 | 50 | 0.285 | 1072.7 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 158 | 619 | 97 | 168 | 33 | 3 | 14 | 63 | 8 | 88 | 36 | 0.271 | 1145.8 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 145 | 280 | 41 | 67 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 11 | 31 | 21 | 0.239 | -255.2 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 14 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 39 | 92 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 26 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | BOS | AL | 119 | 373 | 69 | 103 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 8 | 48 | 43 | 0.276 | 1143.8 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 85 | 133 | 18 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 0.241 | -125.2 |
| 1967 | DET | AL | 58 | 151 | 22 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 0.278 | 42.0 |
| 1968 | DET | AL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | BAL | OF | 15 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | BAL | OF | 53 | 23 | 81 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | BAL | OF | 23 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | WS1 | OF | 58 | 38 | 89 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | WS1 | OF | 100 | 73 | 219 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | MIN | OF | 153 | 153 | 356 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 1962 | MIN | OF | 156 | 151 | 361 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | MIN | OF | 119 | 62 | 165 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | BAL | OF | 8 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | OF | 23 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | OF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | BOS | OF | 95 | 84 | 198 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1966 | BOS | OF | 27 | 19 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | DET | OF | 44 | 32 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | DET | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 334 |
| Center Field | 684 |
| Right Field | 43 |