Lee Walls
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1964)
Lee Walls was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1964 for 5 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 13 seasons. In 902 career games, he hit .262 with 670 hits, 66 home runs, and 284 RBI. Lee Walls was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,394.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- Died
- 10/11/1993 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-21
- Last Game
- 1964-10-04
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Ray Lee Walls
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | 2,558 | 331 | 670 | 88 | 31 | 66 | 284 | 21 | 245 | 470 | .262 | .329 | .398 | .726 | 1,394 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 32 | 80 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 22 | .188 | .252 (-26%) | .326 (-20%) | .369 (-22%) | .696 (-21%) | -268.0 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 143 | 474 | 72 | 130 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 54 | 3 | 50 | 83 | .274 | .258 (+6%) | .331 (+4%) | .397 (+9%) | .728 (+7%) | 597.8 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 8 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CHN | NL | 117 | 366 | 42 | 88 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 5 | 27 | 67 | .240 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-10%) | .391 (-12%) | .715 (-11%) | 0.0 |
| 1958 | CHN | NL | 136 | 513 | 80 | 156 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 72 | 4 | 47 | 62 | .304 | .257 (+18%) | .324 (+14%) | .394 (+25%) | .719 (+20%) | 2116.4 |
| 1959 | CHN | NL | 120 | 354 | 43 | 91 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 0 | 42 | 73 | .257 | .256 (avg) | .323 (+5%) | .392 (avg) | .715 (+3%) | 239.3 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 29 | 84 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 20 | .274 | .255 (+7%) | .323 (+21%) | .387 (+1%) | .711 (+10%) | 197.6 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 65 | 181 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 32 | .199 | .255 (-22%) | .323 (-22%) | .387 (-24%) | .711 (-23%) | 197.6 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 91 | 261 | 32 | 73 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 48 | .280 | .258 (+8%) | .328 (avg) | .399 (+7%) | .727 (+4%) | 149.2 |
| 1962 | LAN | NL | 60 | 109 | 9 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 21 | .266 | .257 (+3%) | .326 (avg) | .393 (-21%) | .719 (-11%) | -185.2 |
| 1963 | LAN | NL | 64 | 86 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 25 | .233 | .246 (-6%) | .308 (-6%) | .371 (-6%) | .680 (-6%) | -72.5 |
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 37 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 902 | 2,558 | 331 | 670 | 88 | 31 | 66 | 284 | 21 | 245 | 470 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 2,972 | ||
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 (899 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 460 | 1308 | 180 | 349 | 38 | 153 | .267 |
| Away | 439 | 1245 | 150 | 320 | 28 | 127 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-04 | LAD | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-19 | LAD | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-14 | LAD | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-10 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-09-08 | LAD | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-07 | LAD | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-02 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-08-30 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-08-28 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-08-22 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 53 | 42 | 368 | 28 | 6 | 40 |
| 3B | 68 | 57 | 50 | 103 | 10 | 8 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 599 | 509 | 1073 | 34 | 26 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | OF | 19 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | PIT | OF | 133 | 124 | 284 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 1957 | PIT | OF | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CHN | OF | 94 | 88 | 174 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1958 | CHN | OF | 132 | 131 | 241 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | CHN | OF | 119 | 100 | 203 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 1960 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | CIN | OF | 24 | 22 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | PHI | 1B | 7 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1960 | PHI | 3B | 34 | 29 | 25 | 47 | 4 | 4 |
| 1960 | PHI | OF | 13 | 11 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | PHI | 1B | 28 | 24 | 202 | 19 | 3 | 29 |
| 1961 | PHI | 3B | 26 | 24 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 3 |
| 1961 | PHI | OF | 17 | 15 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | LAN | 1B | 11 | 11 | 85 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 1962 | LAN | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | LAN | OF | 17 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAN | 1B | 5 | 4 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1963 | LAN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | LAN | OF | 18 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAN | OF | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 53 |
| Third Base | 68 |
| Left Field | 204 |
| Center Field | 59 |
| Right Field | 356 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | CA | 1950 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lee Walls (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Lee Walls: the record in brief
April 21, 1952 and October 4, 1964 bracket Lee Walls's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Walls's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1952 to 1957), the Chicago Cubs (1957 to 1959), the Cincinnati Reds (1960), the Philadelphia Phillies (1960 to 1961), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962 to 1964). Walls played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 6, 1933, in San Diego, CA, USA, Walls was listed at 205 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Walls's death is recorded on October 11, 1993, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Lee Walls was the playing name; the full given name is Ray Lee.
The batting record for Walls: 902 games, 670 hits in 2,558 at bats, and a .262 average, plus 66 home runs, 284 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. Walls got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .398 (.726 OPS). The .262 career average is close to the .255 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Walls
- What years did Lee Walls play?
- Lee Walls played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1964.
- Was Lee Walls a pitcher?
- No. Lee Walls was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lee Walls hit?
- Lee Walls hit 66 career home runs with 670 hits.
- What teams did Lee Walls play for?
- Lee Walls played for 5 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1952, 1956–1957), the Chicago Cubs (1957–1959), the Cincinnati Reds (1960), the Philadelphia Phillies (1960–1961), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962–1964).
- Did Lee Walls win an MVP award?
- No. Lee Walls did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Lee Walls win?
- Lee Walls was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Lee Walls's career stats?
- In 902 games, Lee Walls had 670 hits, 66 home runs, 284 RBI, 331 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Lee Walls play?
- Lee Walls played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lee Walls and how much did he weigh?
- Lee Walls was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lee Walls hit each season?
- Lee Walls's home runs by season: 2 in 1952, 11 in 1956, 6 in 1957, 24 in 1958, 8 in 1959, 4 in 1960, 8 in 1961, 0 in 1962, 3 in 1963, and 0 in 1964. His most in one season was 24, in 1958.
- What was Lee Walls's career batting average?
- Lee Walls batted .262 over his career, with 670 hits in 2,558 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lee Walls have?
- Lee Walls drove in 284 runs in his career.
- Is Lee Walls in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lee Walls has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Lee Walls make?
- Lee Walls was selected to 1 All-Star Game.