Lee Magee
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1919)
Lee Magee was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919 for 7 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,015 career games, he hit .276 with 1,031 hits, 12 home runs, and 277 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,500.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 3/14/1966 in Columbus, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-07-04
- Last Game
- 1919-09-28
Full name: Leo Christopher Magee
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,015 | 3,741 | 467 | 1,031 | 133 | 54 | 12 | 277 | 186 | 265 | 208 | .276 | .325 | .350 | .675 | 1,500 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .662 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 26 | 69 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 8 | .261 | .266 (-2%) | .336 (avg) | .356 (-15%) | .693 (-7%) | -64.3 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 128 | 458 | 60 | 133 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 16 | 39 | 29 | .290 | .268 (+8%) | .335 (+3%) | .358 (-1%) | .694 (+1%) | 99.8 |
| 1913 | SLN | NL | 137 | 531 | 54 | 142 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 31 | 23 | 34 | 30 | .267 | .259 (+3%) | .325 (-3%) | .345 (-5%) | .670 (-4%) | -360.4 |
| 1914 | SLN | NL | 142 | 529 | 59 | 150 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 36 | 42 | 24 | .284 | .255 (+11%) | .322 (+5%) | .339 (+4%) | .661 (+4%) | 437.2 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 121 | 452 | 87 | 146 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 49 | 34 | 22 | 19 | .323 | .250 (+29%) | .318 (+12%) | .332 (+31%) | .651 (+22%) | 1572.2 |
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 131 | 510 | 57 | 131 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 29 | 50 | 31 | .257 | .248 (+3%) | .314 (+3%) | .326 (avg) | .640 (+1%) | 193.8 |
| 1917 | NYA | AL | 51 | 173 | 17 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 18 | .220 | .248 (-12%) | .312 (-11%) | .323 (-21%) | .635 (-16%) | -388.9 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 36 | 112 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | .170 | .248 (-32%) | .312 (-32%) | .323 (-45%) | .635 (-39%) | -388.9 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 119 | 459 | 61 | 133 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 19 | 28 | 19 | .290 | .255 (+14%) | .318 (+4%) | .326 (+21%) | .645 (+12%) | 810.8 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 45 | 181 | 16 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | .238 | .262 (-9%) | .322 (-19%) | .347 (-14%) | .670 (-16%) | -483.6 |
| 1919 | CHN | NL | 79 | 267 | 36 | 78 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 16 | .292 | .262 (+11%) | .322 (+5%) | .347 (+9%) | .670 (+7%) | -483.6 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,015 | 3,741 | 467 | 1,031 | 133 | 54 | 12 | 277 | 186 | 265 | 208 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 944 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1013 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 504 | 1829 | 231 | 512 | 10 | 146 | .280 |
| Away | 509 | 1910 | 237 | 521 | 2 | 138 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-28 | CHC | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-09-23 | CHC | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-22 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-20 | CHC | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-16 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-15 | CHC | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-09-14 | CHC | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-13 | CHC | BRO | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-12 | CHC | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-09-12 | CHC | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 58 | 0 | 593 | 44 | 2 | 34 |
| 2B | 349 | 0 | 802 | 1036 | 98 | 154 |
| 3B | 42 | 0 | 46 | 80 | 6 | 5 |
| OF | 519 | 0 | 1123 | 83 | 38 | 16 |
| SS | 19 | 0 | 33 | 57 | 11 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | 2B | 18 | 0 | 42 | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| 1911 | SLN | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 1912 | SLN | 2B | 23 | 0 | 52 | 79 | 8 | 9 |
| 1912 | SLN | OF | 85 | 0 | 198 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| 1912 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 72 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 1913 | SLN | 2B | 22 | 0 | 49 | 56 | 4 | 8 |
| 1913 | SLN | OF | 108 | 0 | 250 | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| 1913 | SLN | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLN | 1B | 39 | 0 | 412 | 28 | 1 | 20 |
| 1914 | SLN | 2B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | OF | 102 | 0 | 210 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| 1915 | BRF | 1B | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | BRF | 2B | 115 | 0 | 271 | 321 | 40 | 46 |
| 1916 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | OF | 128 | 0 | 301 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| 1917 | NYA | OF | 50 | 0 | 84 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1917 | SLA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1917 | SLA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917 | SLA | 3B | 20 | 0 | 20 | 47 | 2 | 4 |
| 1917 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CIN | 2B | 114 | 0 | 275 | 361 | 29 | 73 |
| 1918 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | BRO | 2B | 36 | 0 | 74 | 124 | 13 | 10 |
| 1919 | BRO | 3B | 9 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHN | 2B | 7 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 1919 | CHN | OF | 45 | 0 | 80 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1919 | CHN | SS | 13 | 0 | 26 | 46 | 6 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 58 |
| Second Base | 352 |
| Third Base | 41 |
| Shortstop | 19 |
| Left Field | 243 |
| Center Field | 273 |
| Right Field | 10 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 6.0 | 64 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lee Magee (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Lee Magee: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 4, 1911 and the final game on September 28, 1919, Lee Magee built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1911 through 1914), the Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1915), the New York Yankees (1916 through 1917), the St. Louis Browns (1917), the Cincinnati Reds (1918), the Brooklyn Robins (1919), and the Chicago Cubs (1919). At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, Magee is listed as an outfielder. Magee switch-hit and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Magee was born on June 4, 1889, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Magee died on March 14, 1966, in Columbus, OH, USA. Magee's full given name, per the bio, is Leo Christopher Magee.
Magee collected 1,031 hits in 3,741 at bats across 1,015 games, good for a .276 batting average, adding 12 homers, 277 RBI, and 186 stolen bases. Magee's career OPS of .675 combines a .325 on-base mark with .350 slugging. Magee's .276 average ran 7.3% above the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Magee
- What years did Lee Magee play?
- Lee Magee played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919.
- Was Lee Magee a pitcher?
- No. Lee Magee was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lee Magee hit?
- Lee Magee hit 12 career home runs with 1,031 hits.
- What teams did Lee Magee play for?
- Lee Magee played for 7 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1911–1914), the Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1915), the New York Yankees (1916–1917), the St. Louis Browns (1917), the Cincinnati Reds (1918), the Brooklyn Robins (1919), and the Chicago Cubs (1919).
- What were Lee Magee's career stats?
- In 1,015 games, Lee Magee had 1,031 hits, 12 home runs, 277 RBI, 467 runs, and 186 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- What position did Lee Magee play?
- Lee Magee played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Magee and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Magee was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lee Magee hit each season?
- Lee Magee's home runs by season: 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 2 in 1913, 2 in 1914, 4 in 1915, 3 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 0 in 1918, and 1 in 1919. His most in one season was 4, in 1915.
- What was Lee Magee's career batting average?
- Lee Magee batted .276 over his career, with 1,031 hits in 3,741 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Magee have?
- Lee Magee drove in 277 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Magee in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Magee has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.