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Lee Dressen

Lee Dressen Notable

b. July 23, 1889 · St. Louis Cardinals 1914, Detroit Tigers 1918

Lee Dressen divided five seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the St. Louis Cardinals from 1914, then the Detroit Tigers through 1918.

Across 77 games he batted .205, with 43 hits and 26 runs. He finished with 3 doubles and 4 stolen bases.

He played 68 games at first base, with 580 putouts and 9 errors. He turned 27 double plays.

He was born in Ellinwood, KS, USA on July 23, 1889, and died on June 30, 1931. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1914 STL 461031624 210 711202 .233
1918 DET 311071019 120 321102 .178
Career 772102643 330 1032304 .205

On this day & linked events

1889

Born July 23, 1889

Ellinwood, KS, USA

1931

Died June 30, 1931

Image: Bain News Service, publisher, public domain