Lee Grissom
Born: 10/23/1907 in Sherman, TX, USA
Died: 10/4/1998 in Corning, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1934-09-02 | Final Game: 1941-09-24
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Lee Theo Grissom
Biography
Lee Grissom, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1941. He played during an era that was characterized by the tail end of the Great Depression, a time when the sport was evolving with a blend of traditional strategies and emerging offensive tactics. Grissom finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 48 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing formidable competition.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Grissom posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89 and recorded a total of 384 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to navigate tough lineups and contribute significantly to his teams' pitching staffs. He also tallied 7 saves and was selected as an All-Star once during his tenure, marking a highlight in his career. Grissom's contributions to the game during a challenging period in American history remain a testament to his skill and dedication as a pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 48 | 162 | 95 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 701.7 | 668 | 303 | 35 | 305 | 384 | 3.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 31 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3.86 | 974.0 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 6.29 | 417.7 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 12 | 17 | 50 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 223.7 | 193 | 81 | 93 | 149 | 3.26 | 4982.3 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 60 | 30 | 22 | 16 | 5.29 | -574.2 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 9 | 7 | 33 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 153.7 | 145 | 70 | 56 | 53 | 4.10 | -1249.0 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 2 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 73.7 | 59 | 23 | 34 | 56 | 2.81 | 1652.9 |
| 1940 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.3 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2.38 | -654.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 2 | 13 | 29 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 131.3 | 120 | 58 | 70 | 74 | 3.97 | 1057.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 205 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 68 | 0.127 | 0.171 | 0.141 | 0.313 | -1238.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 51 | 64 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.109 | -728.4 |
| 1938 | CIN | NL | 14 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CIN | NL | 33 | 47 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.085 | -510.2 |
| 1940 | BRO | NL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BRO | NL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 29 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 162 | 0 | 16 | 117 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | CIN | P | 50 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | CIN | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1939 | CIN | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1940 | BRO | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1940 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BRO | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 162 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |