Lee Quillin
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1907)
Lee Quillin was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1907 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .200 with 32 hits and 14 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 5/14/1965 in White Bear Lake, MN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-30
- Last Game
- 1907-08-14
Full name: Leon Abner Quillin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 160 | 18 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 31 | .200 | .260 | .231 | .491 | -430 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career SLG .231 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Career OPS .491 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — 20.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | CHA | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | CHA | AL | 49 | 151 | 17 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 31 | .192 | .245 (-22%) | .304 (-16%) | .308 (-27%) | .613 (-22%) | -429.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 53 | 160 | 18 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 31 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -430 | ||
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 (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 102 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 4 | .235 |
| Away | 23 | 69 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6 | .159 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-14 | CHW | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-10 | CHW | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-30 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-24 | CHW | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1907-07-22 | CHW | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-21 | CHW | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-20 | CHW | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-07-18 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1907-07-18 | CHW | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-07-17 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 51 |
| Shortstop | 3 |
Lee Quillin: the record in brief
Lee Quillin's major league career runs from a debut on September 30, 1906 to a final game on August 14, 1907. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. At 5'10" and 165 pounds, Quillin is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Quillin threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is May 5, 1882, in North Branch, MN, USA. Quillin died on May 14, 1965, in White Bear Lake, MN, USA. The bio lists the given name Leon Abner.
Quillin finished with 32 hits from 160 at bats in 53 games, which works out to .200; the totals also include 14 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .260 and .231 give Quillin a career OPS of .491. The league as a whole hit .246 across Quillin's seasons, which puts the .200 career mark 18.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 20.5% below league average (.491 against .618). The highest hit total in a season was 29, in 1907. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .192 in 1907, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Quillin
- What years did Lee Quillin play?
- Lee Quillin played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1907.
- Was Lee Quillin a pitcher?
- No. Lee Quillin was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lee Quillin hit?
- Lee Quillin hit 0 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What teams did Lee Quillin play for?
- Lee Quillin played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1906–1907).
- What were Lee Quillin's career stats?
- In 53 games, Lee Quillin had 32 hits, 14 RBI, 18 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Lee Quillin play?
- Lee Quillin played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Quillin and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Quillin was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Lee Quillin's career batting average?
- Lee Quillin batted .200 over his career, with 32 hits in 160 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Quillin have?
- Lee Quillin drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Quillin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Quillin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.