Lee Lacy
Born: 4/10/1948 in Longview, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-06-30 | Final Game: 1987-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Leondaus Lacy
Biography
Lee Lacy, born in 1948, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1972 until his retirement in 1987. Over the course of his career, Lacy played in 1,523 games, amassing 1,303 hits and posting a commendable batting average of .286. His offensive contributions included 91 home runs and 458 runs batted in, alongside a notable total of 185 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the basepaths. Lacy's ability to hit for average while also providing power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, particularly during an era where offensive production was becoming increasingly important.
Lacy's career spanned the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, a period that saw significant changes in the game, including the integration of players from various backgrounds and a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. Known for his adaptability, Lacy played for several teams, contributing to their success through his consistent hitting and base-running skills. His legacy includes not only his impressive statistical achievements but also his role as a reliable teammate and competitor in an evolving landscape of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1523 | 4549 | 650 | 1303 | 207 | 42 | 91 | 458 | 185 | 372 | 657 | 0.286 | 0.339 | 0.410 | 0.750 | 4840.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | LAD | NL | 60 | 243 | 34 | 63 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 37 | 0.259 | -235.0 |
| 1973 | LAD | NL | 57 | 135 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 34 | 0.207 | -597.1 |
| 1974 | LAD | NL | 48 | 78 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0.282 | -119.7 |
| 1975 | LAD | NL | 101 | 306 | 44 | 96 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 40 | 5 | 22 | 29 | 0.314 | 772.2 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 50 | 180 | 25 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 0.272 | -100.9 |
| 1976 | LAD | NL | 53 | 158 | 17 | 42 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 0.266 | -100.9 |
| 1977 | LAD | NL | 75 | 169 | 28 | 45 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 0.266 | -72.2 |
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 103 | 245 | 29 | 64 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 40 | 7 | 27 | 30 | 0.261 | 885.6 |
| 1979 | PIT | NL | 84 | 182 | 17 | 45 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 0.247 | 32.8 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 109 | 278 | 45 | 93 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 33 | 0.335 | 1398.1 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 78 | 213 | 31 | 57 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 11 | 29 | 0.268 | -40.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 121 | 359 | 66 | 112 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 40 | 32 | 57 | 0.312 | 757.8 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 108 | 288 | 40 | 87 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 31 | 22 | 36 | 0.302 | 351.3 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 138 | 474 | 66 | 152 | 26 | 3 | 12 | 70 | 21 | 32 | 61 | 0.321 | 1504.5 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 121 | 492 | 69 | 144 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 48 | 10 | 39 | 95 | 0.293 | 474.2 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | 130 | 491 | 77 | 141 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 47 | 4 | 37 | 71 | 0.287 | 51.1 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 87 | 258 | 35 | 63 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 32 | 49 | 0.244 | -127.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 29 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0.241 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | WS | PIT | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 1978 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1978 | WS | LAN | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 |
| 1977 | WS | LAN | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 |
| 1977 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1974 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1974 | WS | LAN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 275 | 205 | 488 | 580 | 42 | 120 |
| 3B | 32 | 11 | 12 | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| OF | 1006 | 821 | 1860 | 79 | 34 | 15 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | LAN | 2B | 58 | 58 | 125 | 161 | 8 | 38 |
| 1973 | LAN | 2B | 41 | 29 | 80 | 85 | 6 | 22 |
| 1974 | LAN | 2B | 34 | 17 | 38 | 53 | 3 | 8 |
| 1974 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | LAN | 2B | 43 | 25 | 62 | 68 | 9 | 10 |
| 1975 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | LAN | OF | 43 | 42 | 89 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | ATL | 2B | 44 | 40 | 88 | 101 | 6 | 25 |
| 1976 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | OF | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | LAN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | LAN | 3B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1976 | LAN | OF | 37 | 36 | 91 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | LAN | 2B | 22 | 13 | 33 | 57 | 2 | 11 |
| 1977 | LAN | 3B | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | LAN | OF | 32 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | LAN | 2B | 24 | 19 | 46 | 45 | 6 | 5 |
| 1978 | LAN | 3B | 9 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | LAN | OF | 44 | 33 | 66 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | PIT | 2B | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | PIT | OF | 41 | 38 | 70 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | PIT | OF | 88 | 63 | 173 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | OF | 63 | 46 | 121 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | OF | 113 | 80 | 186 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 1983 | PIT | OF | 98 | 60 | 167 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | OF | 127 | 116 | 268 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 1985 | BAL | OF | 115 | 112 | 231 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | BAL | OF | 120 | 116 | 239 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 | BAL | OF | 80 | 62 | 135 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 275 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 418 |
| Center Field | 76 |
| Right Field | 594 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $525,000 |
| 1986 | BAL | AL | $725,000 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | $725,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,975,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laney College | Oakland | CA | 1968, 1969 |