Lee Stange
Born: 10/27/1936 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 9/21/2018 in Riverview, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-04-15 | Final Game: 1970-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Albert Lee Stange
Biography
Lee Stange, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 until his retirement in 1970. Throughout his career, Stange showcased his talents across several teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 62 wins and 61 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.56, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing batters during a time when pitching strategies were evolving. Stange recorded 718 strikeouts and achieved 21 saves, contributing significantly to his teams' efforts on the mound.
Stange's career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to more offensive-minded gameplay, which made his accomplishments as a consistent pitcher particularly noteworthy. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he exemplified the skills and resilience required of pitchers in a competitive landscape, earning respect from teammates and opponents alike. After his retirement, Stange left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who played an integral role in the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 61 | 359 | 125 | 32 | 8 | 21 | 1216.0 | 1172 | 481 | 142 | 344 | 718 | 3.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 2.92 | -127.5 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 4 | 3 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 95.0 | 98 | 47 | 39 | 70 | 4.45 | -889.1 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 12 | 5 | 32 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 164.7 | 145 | 48 | 43 | 100 | 2.62 | -1050.4 |
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 4 | 8 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91.7 | 98 | 42 | 31 | 78 | 4.12 | -829.6 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 3 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 78 | 42 | 19 | 54 | 4.74 | -1023.5 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 8 | 4 | 41 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 132.0 | 122 | 49 | 26 | 80 | 3.34 | 1016.2 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 7 | 9 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 153.3 | 140 | 57 | 43 | 77 | 3.35 | -1312.2 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2.81 | 161.9 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 8 | 10 | 35 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 181.7 | 171 | 56 | 32 | 101 | 2.77 | 1474.9 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 5 | 5 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 103.0 | 89 | 45 | 25 | 53 | 3.93 | -1034.4 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 6 | 9 | 41 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 137.0 | 137 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 3.68 | -2537.5 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27.3 | 34 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 5.60 | -1128.9 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 5.24 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 305 | 13 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 124 | 0.079 | 0.163 | 0.085 | 0.248 | -1627.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 44 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 32 | 52 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.096 | -468.9 |
| 1964 | CLE | AL | 24 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 14 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.040 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 41 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 28 | 48 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.062 | -580.5 |
| 1966 | CLE | AL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | -580.5 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 35 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.061 | -578.0 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 50 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 41 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.086 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | WS | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | WS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 359 | 125 | 81 | 148 | 11 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | MIN | P | 44 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | P | 32 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
| 1964 | CLE | P | 23 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | P | 14 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1965 | CLE | P | 41 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | BOS | P | 28 | 19 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | CLE | P | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | P | 35 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | BOS | P | 50 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | BOS | P | 41 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 359 |