Bob Lee
Born: 11/26/1937 in Ottumwa, IA, USA
Died: 3/25/2020 in Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-04-15 | Final Game: 1968-08-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Robert Dean Lee
Biography
Bob Lee, born in 1937, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 until 1968. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 25-23 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.7. Lee was known for his effective pitching style, which included a knack for striking out batters, as evidenced by his 315 strikeouts. His ability to close out games was highlighted by his impressive total of 63 saves, marking him as a reliable option in the bullpen during an era characterized by evolving pitching roles.
Lee's contributions to the game were recognized when he earned an All-Star selection, a testament to his skill and impact on the field. His career spanned a time when baseball was transitioning, with the late 1960s marking a period of significant change in pitching strategies and player roles. Lee's performance and consistency on the mound solidified his place in baseball history, leaving a lasting legacy as a skilled reliever during a dynamic period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 23 | 269 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 492.7 | 402 | 148 | 31 | 196 | 315 | 2.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 6 | 5 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 137.0 | 87 | 23 | 58 | 111 | 1.51 | 2587.3 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 9 | 7 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 131.3 | 95 | 28 | 42 | 89 | 1.92 | - |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 5 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 101.7 | 90 | 31 | 31 | 46 | 2.74 | - |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 3 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.7 | 51 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 4.44 | 751.0 |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5.40 | - |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 65.3 | 73 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 5.10 | -1494.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 67 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0.104 | 0.167 | 0.149 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 64 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 69 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAA | AL | 61 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 27 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 44 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 269 | 7 | 23 | 55 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAA | P | 64 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | CAL | P | 69 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CAL | P | 61 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | CIN | P | 27 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | LAN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CIN | P | 44 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 269 |