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 on April 10, 1948, is a former American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 16 seasons. From 1972 to 1987, he played for teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles.
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Lee Lacy's Baseball Journey
Lee Lacy played in four exciting World Series games during his career. He played in the World Series with the Dodgers in 1974, 1977, and 1978. He also played in the 1979 World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His team, the Pirates, won the World Series championship in 1979.
Setting a Home Run Record
On May 17, 1978, Lee Lacy made baseball history. He hit his third home run in a row as a pinch-hitter. A pinch-hitter is a player who bats in place of another player. This amazing achievement set a new major league record. His previous pinch-hit home runs were on May 2 and May 6 of that year. The Dodgers won that game against the Pirates, 10–1. Another player, Del Unser, later matched Lacy's record in 1979.
Big Game for the Orioles
On June 8, 1986, while playing for the Baltimore Orioles, Lee Lacy had an incredible game. He hit three home runs and helped score six runs (RBI). An RBI means he helped a teammate score a run. The Orioles won that game against the Yankees with a score of 18-9.
Lee Lacy's Career Stats
Lee Lacy played in 1523 baseball games during his career. He had a batting average of .286. This means he got a hit almost 28.6% of the times he tried to hit the ball. He also scored 650 runs for his teams. He hit 207 doubles and 42 triples. Lee Lacy hit 91 home runs and had 458 RBI. He also stole 185 stolen bases, which means he ran to the next base without the ball being hit. His overall fielding percentage was .975, showing he was a good fielder.
Personal Life
Lee Lacy is the father of Jennifer Lacy. Jennifer is also a professional athlete. She played as a forward in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
