Billy Lee
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1915-1916)
Billy Lee was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1916 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 2 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .186 with 13 hits and 4 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/6/1984 in West Hazleton, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1915-04-15
- Last Game
- 1916-09-30
Full name: William Joseph Lee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 70 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | .186 | .260 | .200 | .460 | -234 |
Career AVG .186 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career SLG .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.
Career OPS .460 vs. league average .647 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 18 | 59 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | .186 | .250 (-26%) | .318 (-18%) | .332 (-39%) | .651 (-29%) | -234.2 |
| 1916 | SLA | AL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 70 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | .186 | — | — | — | — | -234 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 17 | 56 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-30 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-09-29 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-22 | SLA | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-19 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-18 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-16 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-15 | SLA | BOS | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-02 | SLA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | SLA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-25 | SLA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Billy Lee: the record in brief
According to the bio, Billy Lee debuted on April 15, 1915 and played a final game on September 30, 1916. Lee's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Browns. The bio lists Lee as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds. Lee was born on January 9, 1894, in Bayonne, NJ, USA. The bio records the death on January 6, 1984, in West Hazleton, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name William Joseph.
In 25 games and 70 at bats, Lee batted .186 with 13 hits; the totals also include 4 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .260 and .200 give Lee a career OPS of .460. Over the seasons Lee played, league hitters batted .250; the .186 career figure is 25.6% below that. In OPS terms, Lee's .460 stands 28.9% below the league's .647. Lee collected a career-high 11 hits in 1915. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .186 in 1915, did not top the league's .250.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Lee
- What years did Billy Lee play?
- Billy Lee played in Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1916.
- Was Billy Lee a pitcher?
- No. Billy Lee was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Billy Lee hit?
- Billy Lee hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Billy Lee play for?
- Billy Lee played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1915–1916).
- What were Billy Lee's career stats?
- In 25 games, Billy Lee had 13 hits, 4 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .186 batting average.
- What position did Billy Lee play?
- Billy Lee played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Lee and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Lee was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Billy Lee's career batting average?
- Billy Lee batted .186 over his career, with 13 hits in 70 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Lee have?
- Billy Lee drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Lee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Lee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.