Lee Lacy facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: April 10, 1948 Longview, Texas, U.S. |
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| June 30, 1972, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| October 3, 1987, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| Batting average | .286 | ||
| Home runs | 91 | ||
| Runs batted in | 458 | ||
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Leondaus "Lee" Lacy (born April 10, 1948) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Lee Lacy played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles. His career lasted from 1972 to 1987.
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Playing Baseball
Lee Lacy was part of a big trade in baseball. In November 1975, he moved from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Atlanta Braves. Other players like Jerry Royster and Tom Paciorek were also part of this trade. In return, the Dodgers received players like Dusty Baker.
World Series Appearances
Lee Lacy played in four World Series during his career. He appeared in the World Series with the Dodgers in 1974, 1977, and 1978. He also played in the World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1979. His team, the Pirates, won the World Series in 1979, making him a champion!
Setting a Record
On May 17, 1978, Lee Lacy made baseball history. He hit his third straight pinch-hit home run. A pinch-hitter is a player who bats in place of another player. This was a new major league record at the time. His previous pinch-hit home runs were on May 2 and May 6 of that year. Another player, Del Unser, later matched Lacy's record in 1979.
Overcoming Challenges
In 1985, Lee Lacy faced a challenge related to a league investigation. The next year, he received a suspension. However, he was allowed to continue playing. This was on the condition that he donated part of his salary. He also had to perform community service related to health and wellness.
Big Game for the Orioles
On June 8, 1986, while playing for the Baltimore Orioles, Lee Lacy had an amazing game. He hit three home runs in one game! He also helped his team score six runs. The Orioles won that game against the Yankees with a score of 18-9.
Career Highlights
Lee Lacy played in 1523 games during his career. He had a batting average of .286. This means he got a hit almost 286 times out of every 1000 chances. He scored 650 runs for his teams. He also hit 91 home runs. Lacy helped his team score 458 runs batted in (RBI). He was also fast, stealing 185 stolen bases. His overall fielding percentage was .975, showing he was a good fielder too.
Family Life
Lee Lacy is a father. His daughter, Jennifer Lacy, is also a professional athlete. She plays basketball in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
