Don Lee
Born: 2/26/1934 in Globe, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-04-23 | Final Game: 1966-08-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Donald Edward Lee
Biography
Don Lee was a skilled pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1966. Born in 1934, Lee played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the shift from the deadball era to a more power-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 40-44 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61. His ability to strike out hitters was evident as he recorded 467 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound.
Lee's career included notable contributions to several teams, where he demonstrated versatility and determination. He also registered 11 saves, underlining his role as a reliable option in late-game situations. Although his career numbers reflect the challenges of the era, Lee's presence in the game helped to bridge the gap between generations of pitchers, and his impact is still remembered by fans and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 44 | 244 | 97 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 828.3 | 827 | 332 | 81 | 281 | 467 | 3.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 48 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 4.66 | -1103.6 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 8 | 7 | 44 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 165.0 | 160 | 63 | 64 | 88 | 3.44 | - |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 3 | 6 | 37 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 115.0 | 93 | 45 | 35 | 65 | 3.52 | 614.8 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 8 | 8 | 27 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 153.3 | 153 | 53 | 39 | 74 | 3.11 | 1835.4 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 51 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 4.50 | -1804.6 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 8 | 11 | 40 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 154.0 | 148 | 63 | 51 | 89 | 3.68 | -182.9 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 5 | 4 | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89.3 | 99 | 27 | 25 | 73 | 2.72 | 1964.3 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 6.43 | - |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 28 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 7.11 | - |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2.50 | 260.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 226 | 12 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 80 | 0.164 | 0.185 | 0.204 | 0.388 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | AL | 11 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | WSN | AL | 44 | 43 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 37 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 27 | 49 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 9 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | LAA | AL | 40 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 33 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 244 | 97 | 43 | 140 | 6 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | P | 11 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | WS1 | P | 44 | 20 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 3 |
| 1961 | MIN | P | 37 | 10 | 8 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | LAA | P | 27 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | MIN | P | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | LAA | P | 40 | 22 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
| 1964 | LAA | P | 33 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | HOU | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | HOU | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 244 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1954, 1955, 1956 |