Wyatt Lee
Born: 8/12/1879 in Lynch Station, VA, USA
Died: 3/6/1936 in Washington, DC, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-30 | Final Game: 1904-05-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 171 lbs
Full name: Wyatt Arnold Lee
Biography
Wyatt Lee was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, primarily from 1901 to 1904. Born in 1879, Lee's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball as the sport was beginning to transition away from the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 30-36 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29, demonstrating his ability to compete at a professional level despite the challenging conditions of the time.
Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, Lee accumulated a total of 162 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not register any saves during his time on the mound. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, his contributions to the game during its evolving landscape remain a part of baseball's rich history. Lee's playing style reflected the pitching strategies of his era, and though he retired in 1904, he remains a notable figure among the early players who shaped the foundations of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 36 | 76 | 66 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 549.3 | 649 | 262 | 24 | 114 | 162 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 16 | 16 | 36 | 33 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 262.0 | 328 | 128 | 45 | 63 | 4.40 | - |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 5 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 118 | 55 | 20 | 24 | 5.05 | - |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 8 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 166.7 | 169 | 57 | 40 | 70 | 3.08 | - |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 34 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8.74 | -515.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 763 | 94 | 185 | 35 | 13 | 4 | 70 | 13 | 58 | 88 | 0.242 | 0.300 | 0.338 | 0.638 | -688.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 43 | 129 | 15 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0.256 | -124.3 |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 109 | 391 | 61 | 100 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 45 | 8 | 33 | 41 | 0.256 | 177.0 |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 75 | 231 | 17 | 48 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 38 | 0.208 | -741.4 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 8 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 150 | 0 | 276 | 21 | 27 | 3 |
| P | 76 | 3 | 30 | 178 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | WS1 | P | 36 | 0 | 11 | 81 | 5 | 3 |
| 1901 | WS1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | WS1 | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | WS1 | OF | 96 | 0 | 171 | 14 | 17 | 1 |
| 1903 | WS1 | P | 22 | 0 | 13 | 58 | 1 | 3 |
| 1903 | WS1 | OF | 47 | 0 | 100 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 1904 | PIT | P | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 31 |
| Right Field | 95 |