Lee Stevens, baseball player, 144 home runs, 1990-2002

Lee Stevens

Born: 7/10/1967 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-07-16 | Final Game: 2002-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: DeWain Lee Stevens

Biography

Lee Stevens, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning over a decade from 1990 to 2002. He was primarily known for his role as a position player, amassing a total of 1,012 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Stevens showcased his power at the plate, recording 847 hits, 144 home runs, and 531 runs batted in, which underscored his capability as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter. His batting average of .254 reflected a solid, if not spectacular, offensive contribution during an era characterized by a mix of power hitters and emerging pitching talent. Stevens' career was marked by his versatility and consistency, traits that allowed him to make a significant impact on the teams he played for. While he was not known for his speed on the basepaths, with only 9 stolen bases to his name, his strength and ability to drive in runs made him a valuable asset to his lineup. His tenure in the game spanned the transition from the early 1990s into the early 2000s, a period that witnessed the rise of power hitting and the evolving strategies of baseball. Stevens' contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, particularly for fans who remember his tenure with teams such as the California Angels and the Texas Rangers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1012 3332 440 847 185 15 144 531 9 345 832 0.254 0.323 0.448 0.772 1262.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.083

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 ALDS2 TEX 3 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.111
1998 ALDS2 TEX 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 777 722 6577 445 59 638
OF 59 53 94 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 777
Left Field 20
Right Field 39
Designated Hitter 123

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 MON NL $4,000,000
2001 MON NL $4,000,000
2000 MON NL $3,500,000
1999 TEX AL $2,100,000
1998 TEX AL $1,250,000
1997 TEX AL $300,000
1996 TEX AL $109,000
1992 CAL AL $130,000
1990 CAL AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $15,489,000