Lee Viau
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1892)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'4" / 160 lb
- Died
- 12/17/1947 in Hopewell, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-04-22
- Last Game
- 1892-08-27
Full name: Leon A. Viau
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 77 | 178 | 162 | 146 | 5 | 1 | 1442.0 | 1,441 | 533 | 37 | 526 | 554 | 3.33 | 1441.7 |
Career ERA 3.33 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 6.3% better than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CN2 | AA | 27 | 14 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 387.7 | 331 | 114 | 110 | 164 | 2.65 | 2.95 (+10%) | -316.5 |
| 1889 | CN2 | AA | 22 | 20 | 47 | 42 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 373.0 | 379 | 157 | 136 | 152 | 3.79 | 3.93 (+4%) | 2933.1 |
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 7 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 90.0 | 97 | 45 | 39 | 41 | 4.50 | 3.88 (-16%) | -1373.6 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 107.0 | 101 | 40 | 42 | 30 | 3.36 | 3.88 (+13%) | -737.5 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 18 | 17 | 45 | 38 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 343.7 | 367 | 115 | 138 | 130 | 3.01 | 3.52 (+14%) | 2836.2 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 36.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 4 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 130.7 | 156 | 58 | 56 | 36 | 3.99 | 3.28 (-22%) | -1900.1 |
| 1892 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.00 | 3.28 (+100%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 83 | 77 | 178 | 162 | 146 | 5 | 1 | 1,442.0 | 1,441 | 533 | 526 | 554 | 3.33 | — | 1,442 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 588 | 58 | 82 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 17 | 48 | 154 | .139 | .207 | .172 | .379 | -3,143 |
Career AVG .139 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.
Career OBP .207 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.
Career SLG .172 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.
Career OPS .379 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 43.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CN2 | AA | 43 | 149 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 46 | .087 | .238 (-63%) | .290 (-48%) | .319 (-62%) | .610 (-56%) | -1127.6 |
| 1889 | CN2 | AA | 47 | 147 | 14 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 47 | .143 | .263 (-46%) | .334 (-38%) | .357 (-52%) | .691 (-45%) | -1032.0 |
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 13 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | .139 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | NL | 13 | 43 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | NL | 45 | 144 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 28 | .160 | .254 (-37%) | .331 (-32%) | .343 (-39%) | .675 (-36%) | -803.3 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 21 | 66 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16 | .197 | .244 (-20%) | .316 (-10%) | .327 (-31%) | .644 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| 1892 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 184 | 588 | 58 | 82 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 17 | 48 | 154 | .139 | — | — | — | — | -2,963 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| P | 178 | 0 | 55 | 300 | 35 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CN2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CN2 | P | 42 | 0 | 18 | 78 | 9 | 0 |
| 1889 | CN2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | CN2 | P | 47 | 0 | 9 | 60 | 4 | 2 |
| 1890 | CIN | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | CL4 | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CL4 | P | 45 | 0 | 12 | 79 | 14 | 2 |
| 1892 | CL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1892 | LS3 | OF | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1892 | LS3 | P | 16 | 0 | 8 | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| 1892 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 178 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1886 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lee Viau (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Viau
- What years did Lee Viau play?
- Lee Viau played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1892.
- Was Lee Viau a pitcher?
- Yes. Lee Viau pitched in the major leagues, recording 83 wins and 554 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lee Viau hit?
- Lee Viau hit 0 career home runs with 82 hits.