Manuel Lee, baseball player, 1985-1995

Manuel Lee

Born: 6/17/1965 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1985-04-10 | Final Game: 1995-04-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Manuel Lora Lee

Biography

Manuel Lee, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1995. Known primarily as a versatile position player, Lee participated in 922 games throughout his tenure, showcasing his skills mainly as an infielder. He recorded a total of 686 hits, which included 19 home runs and 249 runs batted in (RBIs), culminating in a career batting average of .255. Lee also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 31 stolen bases, making him a noteworthy contributor to his teams' offensive strategies. Lee's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of player conditioning. While he may not have been a household name, his steady play and reliability in the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. His ability to adapt and contribute in various roles underscored his significance in the game, as he navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on fans and teammates alike before retiring in 1995.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
922 2693 304 686 88 20 19 249 31 201 531 0.255 0.305 0.323 0.629 -5786.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 61 8 11 1 1 0 3 3 10 0.180

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1992 ALCS TOR 6 18 2 5 1 1 0 3 1 2 0.278
1992 WS TOR 6 19 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.105
1991 ALCS TOR 5 16 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.125
1989 ALCS TOR 2 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250
1985 ALCS TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 358 300 715 844 21 197
3B 32 22 11 48 7 5
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 522 452 718 1340 59 244

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 359
Third Base 32
Shortstop 521
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 TEX AL $1,300,000
1993 TEX AL $1,900,000
1992 TOR AL $1,000,000
1991 TOR AL $712,500
1990 TOR AL $380,000
1989 TOR AL $160,000
1988 TOR AL $103,000
1986 TOR AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $5,615,500