Derek Lee (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Derek Lee |
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Lee with the Utica Blue Sox c. 1988
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: July 28, 1966 Chicago, Illinois |
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| June 27, 1993, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| July 22, 1993, for the Minnesota Twins | |||
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| Batting average | .152 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 4 | ||
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Derek Gerald Lee (born July 28, 1966) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played in 15 games for the Minnesota Twins during the 1993 season. Lee was known for batting left-handed and throwing right-handed. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
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Early Baseball Days
Derek Lee was a talented baseball player from a young age. He played for the State College of Florida and the University of South Florida. Teams noticed his skills, and he was drafted by four different professional teams between 1985 and 1987. However, he chose not to sign with any of them at that time.
Playing in College Summer Leagues
In 1986, Lee played collegiate summer baseball for the Falmouth Commodores. This is a special league where college players can keep practicing and improving during the summer. The next year, in 1987, he played for the Harwich Mariners in the same league, which is called the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). He became a hero for his team when he hit a game-winning home run in the league championship series. This big hit helped the Harwich Mariners win the league title!
Journey to Major League Baseball
Derek Lee finally signed with a professional team after being picked in the 1988 MLB Draft. He joined the Chicago White Sox organization. Later, in 1992, the Minnesota Twins acquired him. He then got his chance to play in the major leagues for about one month in 1993. After that season, he moved to the Montreal Expos as part of a trade.
Playing Winter Baseball
Besides playing in the United States, Derek Lee also played winter baseball. He joined the Caribes de Oriente team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. This allowed him to keep playing and developing his skills during the off-season.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
