Lee Tannehill
Born: 10/26/1880 in Dayton, KY, USA
Died: 2/16/1938 in Live Oak, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-04-22 | Final Game: 1912-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Lee Ford Tannehill
Biography
Lee Tannehill was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the Major Leagues from 1903 until his retirement in 1912. As a position player, Tannehill's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, during which the game began to evolve from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,090 games and recorded 833 hits, alongside 3 home runs and 346 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts.
Tannehill was known for his versatility on the field, and while his batting average settled at .22, he demonstrated a keen eye for getting on base and a respectable speed on the basepaths, accumulating 63 stolen bases throughout his career. He played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, and left a mark as a reliable player during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes. His career achievements reflect the spirit of early 20th-century baseball, characterized by strategic play and the foundational development of the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1090 | 3778 | 331 | 833 | 135 | 27 | 3 | 346 | 63 | 229 | 339 | 0.220 | 0.269 | 0.273 | 0.542 | -10402.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHW | AL | 138 | 503 | 48 | 113 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 50 | 10 | 25 | 52 | 0.225 | -1831.8 |
| 1904 | CHW | AL | 153 | 547 | 50 | 125 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 14 | 20 | 57 | 0.229 | -1098.7 |
| 1905 | CHW | AL | 142 | 480 | 38 | 96 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 8 | 45 | 68 | 0.200 | -1460.4 |
| 1906 | CHW | AL | 116 | 378 | 26 | 69 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 7 | 31 | 36 | 0.183 | -1504.2 |
| 1907 | CHW | AL | 33 | 108 | 9 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 0.241 | -145.2 |
| 1908 | CHW | AL | 141 | 482 | 44 | 104 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 25 | 38 | 0.216 | -1247.7 |
| 1909 | CHW | AL | 155 | 531 | 39 | 118 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 47 | 12 | 31 | 52 | 0.222 | -1156.5 |
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 67 | 230 | 17 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 0.222 | -639.2 |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 141 | 516 | 60 | 131 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0.254 | -1318.8 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | WS | CHA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 28 | 24 | 258 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| 2B | 27 | 0 | 67 | 96 | 7 | 12 |
| 3B | 668 | 656 | 753 | 1624 | 156 | 84 |
| SS | 367 | 117 | 784 | 1290 | 148 | 139 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CHA | SS | 138 | 0 | 291 | 457 | 76 | 58 |
| 1904 | CHA | 3B | 153 | 153 | 180 | 369 | 31 | 22 |
| 1905 | CHA | 3B | 142 | 142 | 168 | 358 | 39 | 17 |
| 1906 | CHA | 3B | 99 | 99 | 131 | 278 | 21 | 12 |
| 1906 | CHA | SS | 17 | 12 | 42 | 54 | 6 | 1 |
| 1907 | CHA | 3B | 31 | 31 | 21 | 82 | 10 | 3 |
| 1907 | CHA | SS | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1908 | CHA | 3B | 136 | 134 | 135 | 341 | 33 | 15 |
| 1908 | CHA | SS | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
| 1909 | CHA | 3B | 91 | 91 | 103 | 168 | 17 | 11 |
| 1909 | CHA | SS | 64 | 64 | 126 | 251 | 24 | 21 |
| 1910 | CHA | 1B | 23 | 24 | 206 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| 1910 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | CHA | SS | 38 | 34 | 52 | 126 | 10 | 15 |
| 1911 | CHA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911 | CHA | 2B | 27 | 0 | 67 | 96 | 7 | 12 |
| 1911 | CHA | 3B | 7 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 1911 | CHA | SS | 102 | 0 | 262 | 380 | 29 | 37 |
| 1912 | CHA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1912 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 668 |
| Shortstop | 372 |