Joe Lis
Born: 8/15/1946 in Somerville, NJ, USA
Died: 10/17/2010 in Evansville, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-05 | Final Game: 1977-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Anthony Lis
Biography
Joe Lis, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1970 to 1977. Primarily known as a position player, Lis participated in 356 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he recorded 182 hits, 32 home runs, and 92 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .233. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also demonstrated base-running ability, tallying 1 stolen base throughout his tenure in the league.
Lis played during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the end of the deadball era and the emergence of a more power-oriented game. Although he did not reach the heights of some of his contemporaries, Lis's contributions were significant for the teams he played for, including the Cleveland Indians and the Toronto Blue Jays. His career encapsulated the challenges faced by many players of his time, as they adapted to the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball. After retiring from the sport, Lis left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who made his mark in the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 780 | 96 | 182 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 92 | 1 | 110 | 209 | 0.233 | 0.332 | 0.399 | 0.731 | 1043.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 13 | 37 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 59 | 123 | 16 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 43 | 0.211 | 91.3 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 62 | 140 | 13 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 34 | 0.243 | 580.5 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 103 | 253 | 37 | 62 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 66 | 0.245 | 166.6 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 57 | 109 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 30 | 0.202 | -19.2 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 24 | 41 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.195 | -19.2 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 9 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 20 | 51 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0.314 | 224.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 9 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 204 | 146 | 1306 | 88 | 11 | 115 |
| 3B | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 59 | 53 | 81 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PHI | OF | 9 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | OF | 35 | 34 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | 1B | 30 | 28 | 221 | 13 | 1 | 18 |
| 1972 | PHI | OF | 14 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | MIN | 1B | 96 | 67 | 626 | 48 | 9 | 59 |
| 1974 | CLE | 1B | 31 | 17 | 175 | 10 | 0 | 14 |
| 1974 | CLE | 3B | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | 1B | 18 | 11 | 114 | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| 1975 | CLE | 1B | 8 | 4 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1976 | CLE | 1B | 17 | 16 | 107 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 1977 | SEA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | 1B | 4 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 204 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Left Field | 53 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |