Cliff Lee

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cliff Lee
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1978(1978-08-30)
Age	46
Birthplace	Benton
Country	United States
Birth City	Arkansas
Horoscope	Leo

Cliff Lee Biography

Cliff Lee is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 30, 1978 in Benton, Arkansas, United States. The 2008 American League 2008 American League Cy Young Award Winner and Comeback Player of the Year who pitched in the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009 and Texas Rangers in 2011. Award Winner and Comeback Player of the Year, who played during the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009 and the Texas Rangers in 2011.

He along with He and Roy Halladay became one of the game’s top pitching duos on the Phillies in 2011. were among the best pitching teams on the Phillies in 2011.

Lee was drafted by the Florida Marlins as the twelfth pick of the eighth round of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft out of Benton High School in his hometown of Benton, Arkansas, but instead chose to attend Meridian Community College in Mississippi. Later, Lee was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the twentieth round of the 1998 amateur draft, but opted to attend the University of Arkansas instead.

In the 2000 major league draft, he was chosen in the fourth round by the Montreal Expos and signed in July of that year. In 2002, Lee played for Double-A Harrisburg, and compiled a 7–2 record with a 3.23 ERA in the Eastern League by mid-summer.

There was a son as well as a daughter along with his partner Kristen Lee.

Cliff Lee Net Worth

Cliff Lee is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cliff Lee 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was signed to the Expos in 2002. He was later was traded to the Indians together with other players for a package which comprised He was drafted by the Expos in 2002 and later traded to the Indians along with other players in exchange for a package that included Bartolo Colon..

He posted a record of 22-3 for his Indians during 2008 but following the season, his contract was sold with the Phillies.

Clifton Phifer Lee (born August 30, 1978) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher. Lee played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. He stood 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) and weighed 205 pounds (93 kg), while playing. During his school days, Lee played baseball at Benton High School and attended Meridian Community College and the University of Arkansas before being drafted by the Montreal Expos in the fourth round of the 2000 draft.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Cliff Lee height 6 ft 3 in Cliff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Cliff Lee Dating?

According to our records, Cliff Lee married to Kristen Lee. As of December 1, 2023, Cliff Lee’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2007, Lee suffered a groin strain during a spring training start, forcing him to begin the regular season on the disabled list. He returned to the Indians’ pitching rotation in May, but got only a 4–9 record and a 5.38 ERA in his first 16 starts. On July 21, Lee hit Texas Rangers’ right fielder Sammy Sosa in the head with a pitch on the night when the Rangers were honoring Sosa for hitting his 600th home run. The incident sparked an altercation between Lee and Indians’ catcher Víctor Martínez and led to a players-only meeting immediately after the game. Lee encountered more problems on July 26, 2007, when he gave up seven runs in four innings against the Boston Red Sox. When he left the game, the fans booed him and he tipped his cap to the fans before he entered the dugout. The next day, on July 27, Lee was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He was called back up on September 1 when rosters expanded, but only appeared in four games, all out of the bullpen.

Facts & Trivia

Cliff Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cliff Lee celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Lee’s 2008 winning percentage of 88% was the twelfth best of all time, and the fourth best by a pitcher starting a minimum of 30 games, behind only Randy Johnson, Ron Guidry, and Lefty Grove. Lee’s winning percentage is the second best in the Indians’ history, behind Johnny Allen’s 93.8% (15 wins, 1 loss, in 24 games) in 1937.

Top Facts about Cliff Lee

1. Cliff Lee is a retired American baseball pitcher.
2. He played for five different teams during his career.
3. Lee won the Cy Young Award in 2008.
4. He was a four-time All-Star selection.
5. Lee had a career record of 143-91 with a 3.52 ERA.
6. He pitched in two World Series, winning one with the Phillies in 2009.
7. Lee had an impressive postseason record of 7-3 with a 2.52 ERA.
8. He was known for his excellent control and low walk rate.
9. Lee retired from baseball in 2015 due to injury concerns.
10. His career spanned over 13 seasons at the major league level.

Is Cliff Lee a Hall of Famer?

The 2020 Hall of Fame class will be announced Jan. 21 and inducted on July 26 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Lee, who grew up in Benton and played two years of junior college baseball at Meridian (Miss.) Community College, transferred to Arkansas prior to his junior season in 2000.

Where is Cliff Lee now?

Currently still living in Arkansas with his wife and two children, Lee is seemingly living a simple life of retirement, just like any retired individual would. Prioritizing his family and his privacy above all else.

Did Cliff Lee pitch a perfect game?

He pitched a six-hit complete game in the 5–1 victory , striking out five, walking none, and getting a hit of his own. Lee got the start again in Game 4 for a rematch against Colorado ace Ubaldo Jimenez.

Where did Cliff Lee go to college?

Education

How did the Indians get Cliff Lee?

Phillies get Lee from Indians The Cleveland Indians traded Cliff Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco to the Philadelphia Phillies for four minor leaguers on Wednesday.