Mark Lee
Born: 6/14/1953 in Inglewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-04-23 | Final Game: 1981-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Mark Linden Lee
Biography
Mark Lee, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 to 1981. He played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a focus on specialized pitching roles. Over his four-year career, Lee compiled a record of 7-8 and demonstrated his capability on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.64. His ability to strike out batters was evident with a total of 63 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams' successes with 9 saves.
Lee's playing style was marked by a solid command of his pitches and a strategic approach to facing hitters. Although his career was relatively short, he left a notable impact on the teams he played for, showcasing the skills that made him a valuable asset in the bullpen. His contributions came during a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers like Lee played a crucial role in shaping the modern game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 118 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 175.3 | 184 | 71 | 6 | 69 | 63 | 3.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDP | NL | 5 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 85.0 | 74 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 3.28 | - |
| 1979 | SDP | NL | 2 | 4 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 65.0 | 88 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 4.29 | - |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4.76 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.7 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2.75 | 33.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.231 | 0.286 | 0.231 | 0.516 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDP | NL | 56 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SDP | NL | 46 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 118 | 0 | 16 | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SDN | P | 56 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | SDN | P | 46 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | P | 12 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 118 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino College | Torrance | CA | 1973 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1975, 1976 |