Lee Maye
Born: 12/11/1934 in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Died: 7/17/2002 in Riverside, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-07-17 | Final Game: 1971-06-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Arthur Lee Maye
Biography
Lee Maye, born in 1934, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1959 until 1971. Throughout his 12-year tenure in the league, he played in 1,288 games and showcased his offensive prowess with a career batting average of .274. Maye recorded 1,109 hits, including 94 home runs and 419 runs batted in, establishing himself as a reliable contributor to his teams' offensive efforts. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 59 bases during his career.
Maye played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the game evolve in various ways, including the integration of players and changes in offensive strategies. He was known for his solid hitting and consistent performance, which made him a valuable asset in the outfield. Over the years, Maye's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Braves and the Houston Astros, have solidified his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history. His journey through the majors reflects the essence of the game during a dynamic period in its development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1288 | 4048 | 533 | 1109 | 190 | 39 | 94 | 419 | 59 | 282 | 481 | 0.274 | 0.323 | 0.410 | 0.733 | 3989.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | ATL | NL | 51 | 140 | 17 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 0.300 | 181.5 |
| 1960 | ATL | NL | 41 | 83 | 14 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 0.301 | 52.1 |
| 1961 | ATL | NL | 110 | 373 | 68 | 101 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 41 | 10 | 36 | 50 | 0.271 | 464.6 |
| 1962 | ATL | NL | 99 | 349 | 40 | 85 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 41 | 9 | 25 | 58 | 0.244 | -648.9 |
| 1963 | ATL | NL | 124 | 442 | 67 | 120 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 36 | 52 | 0.271 | 835.9 |
| 1964 | ATL | NL | 153 | 588 | 96 | 179 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 74 | 5 | 34 | 54 | 0.304 | 1600.1 |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 108 | 415 | 38 | 104 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 37 | 0.251 | -682.8 |
| 1965 | ATL | NL | 15 | 53 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.302 | -682.8 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 115 | 358 | 38 | 103 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 4 | 20 | 26 | 0.288 | 457.6 |
| 1967 | CLE | AL | 115 | 297 | 43 | 77 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 26 | 47 | 0.259 | 740.5 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 109 | 299 | 20 | 84 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 24 | 0.281 | 384.9 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 43 | 108 | 9 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0.250 | -159.2 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 71 | 238 | 41 | 69 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 25 | 0.290 | -159.2 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 96 | 255 | 28 | 67 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 4 | 21 | 32 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHW | AL | 32 | 44 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.205 | -93.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1040 | 951 | 1793 | 47 | 57 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | ML1 | OF | 44 | 37 | 80 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | ML1 | OF | 19 | 17 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | ML1 | OF | 96 | 85 | 169 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1962 | ML1 | OF | 94 | 88 | 209 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 1963 | ML1 | OF | 111 | 101 | 231 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | ML1 | 3B | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | ML1 | OF | 135 | 133 | 264 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| 1965 | HOU | OF | 103 | 97 | 177 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| 1965 | ML1 | OF | 13 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | HOU | OF | 97 | 93 | 145 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CLE | OF | 77 | 63 | 102 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CLE | OF | 80 | 74 | 123 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | OF | 28 | 26 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | OF | 65 | 59 | 100 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 1970 | WS2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | WS2 | OF | 68 | 57 | 75 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHA | OF | 10 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 558 |
| Center Field | 258 |
| Right Field | 300 |