Hal Lee
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1936)
Hal Lee was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1936 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Boston Braves, a span of 7 seasons. In 752 career games, he hit .275 with 755 hits, 33 home runs, and 323 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
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 9/4/1989 in Pascagoula, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-19
- Last Game
- 1936-09-27
Full name: Harold Burnham Lee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 752 | 2,750 | 316 | 755 | 144 | 40 | 33 | 323 | 15 | 203 | 225 | .275 | .326 | .392 | .718 | -512 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .392 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .718 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 22 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | PHI | NL | 44 | 131 | 13 | 29 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 18 | .221 | .276 (-20%) | .338 (-17%) | .388 (-12%) | .726 (-14%) | -309.7 |
| 1932 | PHI | NL | 149 | 595 | 76 | 180 | 42 | 10 | 18 | 85 | 6 | 36 | 45 | .303 | .275 (+10%) | .335 (+2%) | .391 (+27%) | .726 (+16%) | 1673.5 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 46 | 167 | 25 | 48 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 13 | .287 | .270 (+6%) | .329 (+9%) | .377 (+2%) | .707 (+5%) | 172.9 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 88 | 312 | 32 | 69 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 18 | 26 | .221 | .270 (-18%) | .329 (-19%) | .377 (-11%) | .707 (-15%) | 172.9 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 139 | 521 | 70 | 152 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 79 | 3 | 47 | 43 | .292 | .278 (+5%) | .340 (+4%) | .392 (+3%) | .733 (+3%) | 375.0 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 112 | 422 | 49 | 128 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 25 | .303 | .279 (+8%) | .342 (-3%) | .399 (-6%) | .742 (-5%) | -365.4 |
| 1936 | BSN | NL | 152 | 565 | 46 | 143 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 4 | 52 | 50 | .253 | .283 (-11%) | .349 (-9%) | .404 (-17%) | .753 (-13%) | -1236.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 752 | 2,750 | 316 | 755 | 144 | 40 | 33 | 323 | 15 | 203 | 225 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 482 | ||
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 (752 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 388 | 1398 | 161 | 402 | 15 | 167 | .288 |
| Away | 364 | 1352 | 156 | 353 | 18 | 156 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-09-27 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-27 | BSN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-25 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-24 | BSN | NY1 | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-09-24 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-23 | BSN | BRO | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-22 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-09-22 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-09-21 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-09-20 | BSN | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| OF | 718 | 0 | 1696 | 40 | 49 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BRO | OF | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | PHI | OF | 38 | 0 | 86 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1932 | PHI | OF | 148 | 0 | 380 | 11 | 14 | 3 |
| 1933 | PHI | OF | 45 | 0 | 97 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1933 | BSN | OF | 87 | 0 | 207 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 1934 | BSN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| 1934 | BSN | OF | 128 | 0 | 317 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1935 | BSN | OF | 110 | 0 | 273 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 1936 | BSN | OF | 150 | 0 | 319 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 679 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | Clinton | MS | 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 |
Most Similar Players
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Hal Lee (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Hal Lee: the record in brief
Hal Lee played a first major league game on April 19, 1930 and a last one on September 27, 1936. Lee played for the Brooklyn Robins (1930), the Philadelphia Phillies (1931 to 1933), the Boston Braves (1933 through 1935), and the Boston Bees (1936). Lee is listed as an outfielder at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio says Lee both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is February 15, 1905, in Ludlow, MS, USA. Lee died on September 4, 1989, in Pascagoula, MS, USA. Hal Lee was the playing name; the full given name is Harold Burnham.
Across 752 games at the plate, Lee's career line reads 755 hits in 2,750 at bats for a .275 average, along with 33 home runs and 323 RBI. Lee got on base at a .326 rate and slugged .392 (.718 OPS). The .275 career average is close to the .280 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 18, set in 1932. Lee collected a career-high 180 hits in 1932.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hal Lee
- What years did Hal Lee play?
- Hal Lee played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1936.
- Was Hal Lee a pitcher?
- No. Hal Lee was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hal Lee hit?
- Hal Lee hit 33 career home runs with 755 hits.
- What teams did Hal Lee play for?
- Hal Lee played for 3 teams: the Brooklyn Robins (1930), the Philadelphia Phillies (1931–1933), and the Boston Bees (1933–1936).
- What were Hal Lee's career stats?
- In 752 games, Hal Lee had 755 hits, 33 home runs, 323 RBI, 316 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .275 batting average.
- What position did Hal Lee play?
- Hal Lee played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hal Lee and how much did he weigh?
- Hal Lee was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hal Lee hit each season?
- Hal Lee's home runs by season: 1 in 1930, 2 in 1931, 18 in 1932, 1 in 1933, 8 in 1934, 0 in 1935, and 3 in 1936. His most in one season was 18, in 1932.
- What was Hal Lee's career batting average?
- Hal Lee batted .275 over his career, with 755 hits in 2,750 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hal Lee have?
- Hal Lee drove in 323 runs in his career.
- Is Hal Lee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hal Lee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.