Chet Lemon, baseball player, 215 home runs, 1975-1990

Chet Lemon

Born: 2/12/1955 in Jackson, MS, USA

Died: 5/8/2025 in Apopka, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-09 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Chester Earl Lemon

Biography

Chet Lemon, born in 1955, was a prominent professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1975 to 1990. Known for his dynamic playing style and versatility in the outfield, Lemon appeared in 1,988 games over his 15-year career. He achieved a notable .273 batting average, accumulating 1,875 hits, 215 home runs, and 884 RBIs. Additionally, he showcased speed on the base paths with 58 stolen bases, complementing his offensive prowess. Lemon's contributions to the game earned him three All-Star selections, solidifying his status as one of the era's reliable position players. Lemon played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, navigating the transition from the tail end of the deadball era into the more power-centric styles of the late 1980s. His ability to hit for average while also providing pop in the lineup made him a key player for the teams he represented. With a career marked by consistency and a strong work ethic, Chet Lemon remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for both his on-field achievements and his impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1988 6868 973 1875 396 61 215 884 58 749 1024 0.273 0.355 0.442 0.797 17253.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 48 6 10 0 0 2 5 3 7 0.208

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 ALCS DET 5 18 4 5 0 0 2 4 1 4 0.278
1984 WS DET 5 17 1 5 0 0 0 1 2 2 0.294
1984 ALCS DET 3 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 6 5 5 7 1 0
OF 1925 1846 4993 115 81 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 6
Left Field 1
Center Field 1470
Right Field 458
Designated Hitter 41

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-09-30
1979 Player of the Week Week of 1979-04-13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 DET AL $828,571
1989 DET AL $828,571
1988 DET AL $828,571
1987 DET AL $698,571
1986 DET AL $698,571
1985 DET AL $670,000
Total Career Earnings $4,552,855