In his first season in the Windy City, Lee went 12-10, and in 1938, his 5.5, while not spectacular would actually lead all hurlers in bWAR for Pitchers. Lee continued to do well, and would have the season of his life in 1941 where he was an All-Star, who again led the American League in bWAR (8.6), and would also finish first in ERA (2.37), ERA+ (174) and WHIP (1.165), and he was fourth in MVP voting.
During World War II, Lee remained in the United States, but injuries piled up, and he was mostly ineffective. He has a reprieve of sorts with a 15 Win season in 1945, but at the age of 41, the White Sox would cut ties with Lee and release him.
He left Chicago with an even 104-104 record.
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