Carlos Lee, baseball player, 358 home runs, 1999-2012

Carlos Lee

Born: 6/20/1976 in Aguadulce, Cocle, Panama

MLB Debut: 1999-05-07 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 270 lbs

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Biography

Carlos Lee, born in 1976, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1999 to 2012. Over 2,099 games, Lee established himself as a formidable offensive force, amassing 2,273 hits, 358 home runs, and 1,363 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .285. Known for his power-hitting ability and consistent run production, Lee also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 125 stolen bases throughout his career. He earned All-Star selections three times, highlighting his status as one of the elite players of his era. Lee's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by a focus on offensive output and the emergence of powerful hitters. His contributions were particularly significant as he played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and Texas Rangers, leaving a lasting impact on each franchise. Renowned for his strong batting skills and versatility, Carlos Lee remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, celebrated for his ability to perform at a high level across more than a decade in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2099 7983 1125 2273 469 19 358 1363 125 655 984 0.285 0.339 0.483 0.821 13644.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1999 CHW AL 127 492 66 144 32 2 16 84 4 13 72 0.293 -268.4
2000 CHW AL 152 572 107 172 29 2 24 92 13 38 94 0.301 636.5
2001 CHW AL 150 558 75 150 33 3 24 84 17 38 85 0.269 365.6
2002 CHW AL 140 492 82 130 26 2 26 80 1 75 73 0.264 1353.9
2003 CHW AL 158 623 100 181 35 1 31 113 18 37 91 0.291 1126.6
2004 CHW AL 153 591 103 180 37 0 31 99 11 54 86 0.305 2090.2
2005 MIL NL 162 618 85 164 41 0 32 114 13 57 87 0.265 879.3
2006 MIL NL 102 388 60 111 18 0 28 81 12 38 39 0.286 1189.9
2006 TEX AL 59 236 42 76 19 1 9 35 7 20 26 0.322 1189.9
2007 HOU NL 162 627 93 190 43 1 32 119 10 53 63 0.303 2002.3
2008 HOU NL 115 436 61 137 27 0 28 100 4 37 49 0.314 2075.7
2009 HOU NL 160 610 65 183 35 1 26 102 5 41 51 0.300 1235.7
2010 HOU NL 157 605 67 149 29 1 24 89 3 37 59 0.246 -521.9
2011 HOU NL 155 585 66 161 38 4 18 94 4 59 60 0.275 1095.1
2012 HOU NL 66 258 24 74 15 1 5 29 0 19 17 0.287 152.5
2012 MIA NL 81 292 29 71 12 0 4 48 3 39 32 0.243 152.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 11 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 ALDS2 CHA 3 11 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.091

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 250 236 1938 195 13 182
OF 1770 1758 3049 99 50 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CHA 1B 5 4 24 4 1 3
1999 CHA OF 105 105 201 3 4 0
2000 CHA OF 149 146 273 10 3 0
2001 CHA OF 130 129 241 9 8 0
2002 CHA OF 137 134 249 8 1 1
2003 CHA OF 156 155 307 8 7 1
2004 CHA OF 148 148 282 11 0 2
2005 MIL OF 162 161 308 8 6 3
2006 MIL OF 98 97 145 4 4 0
2006 TEX OF 51 51 82 1 2 0
2007 HOU OF 157 157 261 8 4 2
2008 HOU OF 110 110 187 4 1 0
2009 HOU 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2009 HOU OF 154 154 211 9 2 0
2010 HOU 1B 20 17 115 12 1 6
2010 HOU OF 133 133 183 6 6 1
2011 HOU 1B 79 70 578 75 5 59
2011 HOU OF 80 78 119 10 2 3
2012 HOU 1B 65 65 576 44 3 46
2012 MIA 1B 80 80 643 60 3 68

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 250
Left Field 1770
Designated Hitter 82

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 Player of the Week Week of 2008-08-09
2007 Silver Slugger OF
2007 TSN All-Star OF
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-05-07
2005 Silver Slugger OF
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-09-09
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-08-28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 HOU NL $19,000,000
2011 HOU NL $19,000,000
2010 HOU NL $19,000,000
2009 HOU NL $19,000,000
2008 HOU NL $12,500,000
2007 HOU NL $11,500,000
2006 MIL NL $8,500,000
2005 MIL NL $8,000,000
2004 CHA AL $6,500,000
2003 CHA AL $4,200,000
2002 CHA AL $2,700,000
2001 CHA AL $400,000
2000 CHA AL $275,000
1999 CHA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $130,775,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 7.0 448 0
2005 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 19.0 448 0
2003 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 16.0 392 0
1999 Rookie of the Year AL 7th 4.0 140 0