Lee Moody
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Lee Moody was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Monarchs and the Birmingham Black Barons. In 124 career games, he hit .287 with 135 hits, 2 home runs, and 71 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 7/4/1998 in Ferguson, MO, USA
Full name: Leicester Lee Moody
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 471 | 55 | 135 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 7 | 17 | 0 | .287 | .311 | .355 | .666 | -448 |
Career AVG .287 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .666 vs. league average .692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | KCM | NAL | 50 | 189 | 22 | 47 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | .249 | .261 (-5%) | .325 (-18%) | .357 (-11%) | .683 (-14%) | -460.5 |
| 1945 | KCM | NAL | 47 | 183 | 27 | 60 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 0 | .328 | .260 (+26%) | .328 (+8%) | .354 (+12%) | .683 (+10%) | 280.4 |
| 1946 | KCM | NAL | 7 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BBB | NAL | 4 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | KCM | NAL | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BBB | NAL | 13 | 50 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .220 | .262 (-16%) | .336 (-26%) | .376 (-42%) | .712 (-34%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 124 | 471 | 55 | 135 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 71 | 7 | 17 | 0 | .287 | — | — | — | — | -180 | ||
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 (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 163 | 15 | 54 | 2 | 29 | .331 |
| Away | 47 | 136 | 19 | 49 | 2 | 19 | .360 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-09-14 | BIR | CAG | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-14 | BIR | CAG | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-24 | BIR | CVB | L | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-08-04 | BIR | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947-07-14 | BIR | KCM | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-07-13 | BIR | KCM | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-13 | BIR | KCM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-10 | BIR | KCM | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-04 | BIR | CVB | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-22 | BIR | CAG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 56 | 56 | 507 | 26 | 9 | 35 |
| 2B | 23 | 19 | 49 | 62 | 3 | 10 |
| 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 46 | 43 | 60 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | KCM | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | KCM | 2B | 12 | 9 | 33 | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| 1944 | KCM | OF | 40 | 37 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | KCM | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | KCM | 1B | 41 | 41 | 375 | 16 | 7 | 25 |
| 1945 | KCM | 2B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | KCM | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | KCM | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | KCM | SS | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | KCM | 2B | 7 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 1946 | BBB | OF | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | KCM | 1B | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1947 | KCM | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BBB | 1B | 12 | 12 | 107 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| 1947 | BBB | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 56 |
| Second Base | 23 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 25 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Lee Moody: the record in brief
Lee Moody's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1944 to 1947. The season rows list, in order, the Kansas City Monarchs (1944 to 1947) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1946 to 1947). Moody, born on May 14, 1917, in East Saint Louis, IL, USA, is listed as a first baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds. Moody's death is recorded on July 4, 1998, in Ferguson, MO, USA. Lee Moody was the playing name; the full given name is Leicester Lee.
The batting record for Moody: 124 games, 135 hits in 471 at bats, and a .287 average, along with 2 homers and 71 RBI. Moody got on base at a .311 rate and slugged .355 (.666 OPS). Over the seasons Moody played, league hitters batted .260; the .287 career figure is 10.1% above that. 1945 produced Moody's most hits, 60 of them for the Kansas City Monarchs. 1945 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .328 against a league .260, a 26% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Moody
- Was Lee Moody a pitcher?
- No. Lee Moody was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lee Moody hit?
- Lee Moody hit 2 career home runs with 135 hits.
- What teams did Lee Moody play for?
- Lee Moody played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Monarchs (1944–1947) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1946–1947).
- What were Lee Moody's career stats?
- In 124 games, Lee Moody had 135 hits, 2 home runs, 71 RBI, 55 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .287 batting average.
- What position did Lee Moody play?
- Lee Moody played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Moody and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Moody was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lee Moody hit each season?
- Lee Moody's home runs by season: 1 in 1944, 1 in 1945, 0 in 1946, and 0 in 1947. His most in one season was 1, in 1944 and 1945.
- What was Lee Moody's career batting average?
- Lee Moody batted .287 over his career, with 135 hits in 471 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Moody have?
- Lee Moody drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Moody in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Moody has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.