Lee Tinsley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1997)
Lee Tinsley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997 for the Seattle Mariners, the Boston Red Sox, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. In 361 career games, he hit .241 with 210 hits, 13 home runs, and 79 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 1/12/2023 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-06
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
Full name: Lee Owen Tinsley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 870 | 131 | 210 | 34 | 4 | 13 | 79 | 41 | 88 | 231 | .241 | .313 | .334 | .647 | -1,965 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 11 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 78 | 144 | 27 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 36 | .222 | .269 (-18%) | .338 (-7%) | .424 (-31%) | .763 (-20%) | -451.9 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 100 | 341 | 61 | 97 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 18 | 39 | 74 | .284 | .266 (+7%) | .337 (+6%) | .417 (-4%) | .755 (+1%) | 128.2 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 31 | 52 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22 | .135 | .269 (-50%) | .340 (-42%) | .426 (-68%) | .767 (-57%) | -490.6 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 92 | 192 | 28 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 56 | .245 | .269 (-9%) | .340 (-12%) | .426 (-22%) | .767 (-18%) | -490.6 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 49 | 122 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 34 | .197 | .266 (-26%) | .336 (-22%) | .419 (-34%) | .756 (-28%) | -582.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 361 | 870 | 131 | 210 | 34 | 4 | 13 | 79 | 41 | 88 | 231 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -1,888 | ||
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 (361 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 179 | 442 | 73 | 112 | 6 | 48 | .253 |
| Away | 182 | 428 | 58 | 98 | 7 | 31 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | SEA | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-27 | SEA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-26 | SEA | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-24 | SEA | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997-09-23 | SEA | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-20 | SEA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-14 | SEA | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-10 | SEA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-07 | SEA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-06 | SEA | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 89 |
| Center Field | 215 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
Lee Tinsley's recorded salaries total $993,000 over 5 seasons, 1993 to 1997. Tinsley's career, 1993 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | SEA | AL | $400,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $225,000 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $140,000 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | $119,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $993,000 | ||
Lee Tinsley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lee Tinsley debuted on April 6, 1993 and played a final game on September 28, 1997. The team column moves through the Seattle Mariners (1993 to 1997), the Boston Red Sox (1994 through 1996), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1996). At 5'11" and 190 pounds, Tinsley is listed as an outfielder. Tinsley batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Tinsley was born on March 4, 1969, in Shelbyville, KY, USA. The bio records the death on January 12, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ, USA. Lee Tinsley was the playing name; the full given name is Lee Owen.
Across 361 games at the plate, Tinsley's career line reads 210 hits in 870 at bats for a .241 average, along with 13 homers, 79 runs batted in, and 41 stolen bases. Tinsley's career OPS of .647 combines a .313 on-base mark with .334 slugging. Over the seasons Tinsley played, league hitters batted .268; the .241 career figure is 9.8% below that. The OPS comparison is .647 to a league .755, 14.2% below average. No season topped the 97 hits of 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Tinsley
- What years did Lee Tinsley play?
- Lee Tinsley played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997.
- Was Lee Tinsley a pitcher?
- No. Lee Tinsley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lee Tinsley hit?
- Lee Tinsley hit 13 career home runs with 210 hits.
- What teams did Lee Tinsley play for?
- Lee Tinsley played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1993, 1997), the Boston Red Sox (1994–1996), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1996).
- What were Lee Tinsley's career stats?
- In 361 games, Lee Tinsley had 210 hits, 13 home runs, 79 RBI, 131 runs, and 41 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- How much did Lee Tinsley earn in his career?
- Lee Tinsley's recorded salaries total $993,000 over 5 seasons, 1993 to 1997. Tinsley's career, 1993 to 1997, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Lee Tinsley's salary?
- Lee Tinsley's last recorded salary was $400,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $400,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1997.
- What position did Lee Tinsley play?
- Lee Tinsley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Tinsley and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Tinsley was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lee Tinsley hit each season?
- Lee Tinsley's home runs by season: 1 in 1993, 2 in 1994, 7 in 1995, 3 in 1996, and 0 in 1997. His most in one season was 7, in 1995.
- What was Lee Tinsley's career batting average?
- Lee Tinsley batted .241 over his career, with 210 hits in 870 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Tinsley have?
- Lee Tinsley drove in 79 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Tinsley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Tinsley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.