Lee Walls
Born: 1/6/1933 in San Diego, CA, USA
Died: 10/11/1993 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-04-21 | Final Game: 1964-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Ray Lee Walls
Biography
Lee Walls was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1952 to 1964. Born in 1933, Walls made his debut on April 21, 1952, and went on to play 902 games over his career. He was known for his solid offensive contributions, finishing with 670 hits and a batting average of .262. His power was evident in his 66 home runs and 284 runs batted in, complemented by 21 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both with power and speed on the basepaths.
Walls was selected as an All-Star during his career, marking a significant recognition of his talents in an era that saw the game evolve both on and off the field. He played at a time when baseball was transitioning into a more dynamic game, with players increasingly focusing on power hitting and speed. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by his consistent performance and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. As a retired player, Lee Walls remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the sport during a pivotal time in its development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 902 | 2558 | 331 | 670 | 88 | 31 | 66 | 284 | 21 | 245 | 470 | 0.262 | 0.329 | 0.398 | 0.726 | 1105.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 32 | 80 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0.188 | -284.7 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 143 | 474 | 72 | 130 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 54 | 3 | 50 | 83 | 0.274 | 597.8 |
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 117 | 366 | 42 | 88 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 5 | 27 | 67 | 0.240 | -830.2 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 8 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.182 | -830.2 |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 136 | 513 | 80 | 156 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 72 | 4 | 47 | 62 | 0.304 | 2116.4 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 120 | 354 | 43 | 91 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 0 | 42 | 73 | 0.257 | 239.3 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 29 | 84 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 20 | 0.274 | 197.6 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 65 | 181 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 0.199 | 197.6 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 91 | 261 | 32 | 73 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 48 | 0.280 | 149.2 |
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 60 | 109 | 9 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 0.266 | -205.8 |
| 1963 | LAD | NL | 64 | 86 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 25 | 0.233 | -81.1 |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 37 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.179 | 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 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CHN | OF | 94 | 88 | 174 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1957 | PIT | OF | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 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
| 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 |