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46. Lee Mazzilli

46. Lee Mazzilli
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: March 25, 1955 in New York, NY USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 07, 1976
  • Final Game: September 29, 1989
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Lee Mazzilli would have two runs with the New York Mets, with his role being incredibly different with each stint.

Mazzilli was a full time player who was named an All Star in 1979.  Mazzilli would bat .303 that season with 181 Hits.  He also had good baserunning skills as he would steal 20 or more bases four years in a row. 

His second tenure with the Mets saw him as a bench player bringing leadership often in a pinch hitting role.  Mazzilli would help the Mets win the World Series in 1986, and overall with as a Met with 796 Hits and a Batting Average of .264.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base, Outfield
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 14th Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/5/73.
  • Departed: Traded to the Texas Rangers for Ron Darling and Walt Terrell 4/1/82.

    Acquired (2):
    Signed as a Free Agent 8/3/86.

    Departed (2):
    Selected off Waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays 7/31/89.
  • Games Played: 979
  • Notable Statistics: 404 Runs Scored
    796 Hits
    148 Doubles
    22 Triples
    68 Home Runs
    353 Runs Batted In
    152 Stolen Bases
    .264/.357/.396 Slash Line
    12.4 bWAR

    12 Playoff Games
    2 Runs Scored
    4 Hits
    0 Doubles
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    0 Runs Batted In
    1 Stolen Base
    .333/.385/.333 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Champion (1986)
    All-Star (1979)
    Highest Power/Speed # (1980)
    Most Putouts by a Centerfielder (1977)

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