Cliff Lee
Born: 8/4/1896 in Lexington, NE, USA
Died: 4/25/1980 in Denver, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-05-15 | Final Game: 1926-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Clifford Walker Lee
Biography
Cliff Lee was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making significant contributions to the game between 1919 and 1926. Born in 1896, Lee showcased his talents in 521 games, where he amassed a total of 475 hits, including 38 home runs, and drove in 216 runs. His career batting average of .300 underscored his offensive prowess, making him a noteworthy figure of his time. Additionally, Lee demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 14 stolen bases throughout his career, which reflected the evolving nature of offensive strategies in baseball during the post-Deadball Era.
Lee's playing style was characterized by a combination of solid hitting and base-running ability, which helped him stand out in a league that was gradually becoming more competitive and dynamic. His contributions were particularly significant during a period when players were beginning to embrace a more aggressive approach to both hitting and base running, paving the way for future generations of players. Cliff Lee's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, where he helped set the stage for the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 521 | 1583 | 216 | 475 | 87 | 28 | 38 | 216 | 14 | 104 | 186 | 0.300 | 0.344 | 0.462 | 0.806 | 2516.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 42 | 112 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.196 | -439.3 |
| 1920 | PIT | NL | 37 | 76 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.237 | -226.7 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 88 | 286 | 31 | 88 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 5 | 13 | 34 | 0.308 | 42.9 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 122 | 422 | 65 | 136 | 29 | 6 | 17 | 77 | 2 | 32 | 43 | 0.322 | 1724.4 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 107 | 355 | 54 | 114 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 47 | 3 | 20 | 39 | 0.321 | 934.1 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 21 | 56 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CLE | AL | 77 | 230 | 43 | 74 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 21 | 33 | 0.322 | 563.1 |
| 1926 | CLE | AL | 21 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 86 | 0 | 847 | 38 | 12 | 65 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 52 | 0 | 142 | 44 | 6 | 3 |
| OF | 300 | 0 | 533 | 24 | 23 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | PIT | C | 28 | 0 | 85 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | OF | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | PIT | C | 19 | 0 | 51 | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| 1920 | PIT | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHI | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHI | 1B | 48 | 0 | 502 | 20 | 7 | 35 |
| 1921 | PHI | OF | 27 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1922 | PHI | 1B | 18 | 0 | 173 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 1922 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | PHI | OF | 89 | 0 | 167 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| 1923 | PHI | 1B | 16 | 0 | 131 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| 1923 | PHI | OF | 83 | 0 | 136 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 1924 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | PHI | 1B | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1924 | PHI | OF | 13 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CLE | OF | 70 | 0 | 129 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 1926 | CLE | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CLE | OF | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 50 |
| First Base | 86 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 144 |
| Center Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 140 |