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When did Cliff Lee play for the Rangers?
April 2, 2011Philadelphia Phillies
2010Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners2002Cleveland Indians
Cliff Lee/Dates joined
Is Cliff Lee still pitching?
On February 23, 2016, Braunecker announced that Lee would not pitch during the 2016 season. While not an official retirement, the announcement appeared to signal the end of Lee’s professional baseball career. In 13 seasons with MLB, Lee posted a 143–91 record with a 3.52 ERA, and he struck out 1,824 batters.
How did the Indians get Cliff Lee?
After playing with the Expos’ minor-league affiliate Harrisburg Senators, Lee was traded in 2002 to the Cleveland Indians and was first called up to the big leagues later that season.
How many Cy Youngs does Cliff Lee have?
During his professional baseball career, Lee was a member of five All-Star teams, won the Cy Young Award, and had consecutive World Series appearances in 2009 and 2010 with the Phillies and Texas Rangers….
| Cliff Lee | |
|---|---|
| Win–loss record | 143–91 |
| Earned run average | 3.52 |
| Strikeouts | 1,824 |
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Has Cliff Lee retired?
Lee was never able to return to the field and announced his retirement in the spring of 2016. Since then, he has removed himself from much of the public’s eye, turning towards a more quiet and reserved retirement.
Who did the Phillies get for Cliff Lee?
On July 29 the Indians and Phillies came to an agreement on a deal that’d send Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco to Philadelphia. In exchange, the Phillies sent prospects Carlos Carrasco, Jason Knapp, Jason Donald, and Lou Marson. At the time Sports Illustrated rated Carrasco as the 68th best prospect in baseball.
Where was Cliff Lee the baseball player born?
Cliff Lee Stats. Cliff Lee was born on Wednesday, August 30, 1978, in Benton, Arkansas.
How old was Cliff Lee when he joined the Indians?
Cliff Lee was born on Wednesday, August 30, 1978, in Benton, Arkansas. Lee was 24 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 15, 2002, with the Cleveland Indians.
When did Cliff Lee sign with the Phillies?
July 9, 2010: Traded by the Seattle Mariners with Mark Lowe to the Texas Rangers for Matt Lawson (minors), Blake Beavan, Josh Lueke and Justin Smoak. November 1, 2010: Granted Free Agency. December 15, 2010: Signed as a Free Agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. November 3, 2015: Granted Free Agency.
When was Cliff Lee drafted to the Orioles?
Wins Saved (WPA/LI) June 3, 1997: Drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 8th round of the 1997 amateur draft, but did not sign. June 2, 1998: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 20th round of the 1998 amateur draft, but did not sign.