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Chet Lemon

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1975-1990 (1975-1990)
Proper Name
Chester Earl Lemon
Nickname
The Jet
Positions
OF (1925) ... CF (1470) ... RF (458) ... DH (40) ... 3B (6) ... 2B (1) ... LF (1)
Positions
OF - CF - RF - DH - 3B - 2B - LF
Height / Weight
6-0 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
High School
Fremont (Los Angeles,CA)
Drafted/Signed
1972-1-22-Oakland Athletics
Contract Info
1987-1991 ($3m)
MLBAM ID
117669
Retrosheet#
lemoc001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career6868973187521588458.273.797

[Player Notes]

Father of Marcus Lemon[1972] 1st Round Draft Pick (#22 overall) by the Oakland Athletics[1976] Topps All-Star Rookie[1984] World Series Champion with Detroit TigersMore Notes

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1975Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2203B935292001102601000113827.257.297.314.611.143.057.3105.2615.793.000.00
1976Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4421OF132451461111554381372865774091484972487.246.298.328.626.157.082.2775.6313.082.32112.75
1977Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4422OF1505539915138419678752881147172546276190.273.343.459.802.282.186.2918.2914.041.6929.11
1978Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4423OF1053575110724613555939468842111824164364.300.377.510.887.308.210.3119.3811.061.1827.46
1979Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5024OF1485567917744217867115668133461527663263114.318.391.496.887.272.178.3378.8610.761.2132.71
1980Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4425OF147514761503261151667156124361222760449101.292.388.442.830.288.150.30911.759.270.7946.73
1981Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA4426OF94328509923695058334813540101613833861.302.384.491.875.280.189.3278.6212.531.4536.44
1982Detroit TigersALMLBDET3427OF12543675116201195214566915412131955124076.266.368.447.815.303.181.27810.9413.481.2322.95
1983Detroit TigersALMLBDET3428OF14549178125215246907547020441112285735075.255.350.464.814.305.209.2529.4212.221.3020.46
1984Detroit TigersALMLBDET3429OF1415097714634620765551837249162525736086.287.357.495.852.308.208.3078.9014.491.6325.45
1985Detroit TigersALMLBDET3430OF1455176913728418680245931003352275755087.265.334.439.773.257.174.2917.8316.172.0728.72
1986Detroit TigersALMLBDET3431OF1264034510121312532139538343151644573665.251.326.407.733.256.156.2608.5311.601.3633.58
1987Detroit TigersALMLBDET3432OF1464707513030320750070828051172265535377.277.376.481.857.353.204.29512.6614.831.1723.50
1988Detroit TigersALMLBDET3433OF1445126713529417641259657136182235825085.264.346.436.782.285.172.27310.1411.171.1030.12
1989Detroit TigersALMLBDET3434OF1274144598192747154671822371424722870.237.323.343.666.208.106.2699.7515.041.5459.14
1990Detroit TigersALMLBDET3435OF1043223983164532324861422381223782558.258.359.379.738.273.121.30212.7016.141.2764.40
1975MLBTotal--CHA------935292001102601000113827.257.297.314.612.143.057.3105.2615.793.00AL1975
1976MLBTotal--CHA------132451461111554381372865774091484972487.246.298.328.626.157.082.2775.6313.082.32112.75AL1976
1977MLBTotal--CHA------1505539915138419678752881147172546276190.273.343.459.803.282.186.2918.2914.041.6929.11AL1977
1978MLBTotal--CHA------1053575110724613555939468842111824164364.300.377.510.887.308.210.3119.3811.061.1827.46AL1978
1979MLBTotal--CHA------1485567917744217867115668133461527663263114.318.391.496.887.272.178.3378.8610.761.2132.71AL1979
1980MLBTotal--CHA------147514761503261151667156124361222760449101.292.388.442.830.288.150.30911.759.270.7946.73AL1980
1981MLBTotal--CHA------94328509923695058334813540101613833861.302.384.491.874.280.189.3278.6212.531.4536.44AL1981
1982MLBTotal--DET------12543675116201195214566915412131955124076.266.368.447.815.303.181.27810.9413.481.2322.95AL1982
1983MLBTotal--DET------14549178125215246907547020441112285735075.255.350.464.814.305.210.2529.4212.221.3020.46AL1983
1984MLBTotal--DET------1415097714634620765551837249162525736086.287.357.495.852.308.208.3078.9014.491.6325.45AL1984
1985MLBTotal--DET------1455176913728418680245931003352275755087.265.334.439.773.257.174.2917.8316.172.0728.72AL1985
1986MLBTotal--DET------1264034510121312532139538343151644573665.251.326.407.733.256.156.2608.5311.601.3633.58AL1986
1987MLBTotal--DET------1464707513030320750070828051172265535377.277.376.481.857.353.204.29512.6614.831.1723.50AL1987
1988MLBTotal--DET------1445126713529417641259657136182235825085.264.346.436.782.285.172.27310.1411.171.1030.12AL1988
1989MLBTotal--DET------1274144598192747154671822371424722870.237.323.343.666.208.106.2699.7515.041.5459.14AL1989
1990MLBTotal--DET------1043223983164532324861422381223782558.258.359.379.738.273.121.30212.7016.141.2764.40AL1990
Tot:MLB (16 yrs)MLB1988686897318753966121588458767491024151505446174303878726721203.273.355.442.797.276.169.2929.5113.011.3731.94
Tot:AL (16 yrs)AL1988686897318753966121588458767491024151505446174303878726721203.273.355.442.797.276.169.2929.5113.011.3731.94

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1978American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar23100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1979American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar24121000000011100000400.000.500.000.500.500.000.00025.0025.001.000.00
1984American LeagueMajor League BaseballAllStar29120100000001000001201.500.500.5001.000.000.0001.0000.0050.000.000.00
1984Detroit TigersChampionship SeriesPlayoffs2931310000000010000001300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.007.690.000.00
1984Detroit TigersWorld SeriesPlayoffs2951715000120220000051905.294.368.294.662.235.000.33310.5310.531.000.00
1987Detroit TigersChampionship SeriesPlayoffs32518450024001400000111923.278.316.611.927.389.333.2505.2621.054.0010.53
Tot:AllStar (3 Yrs)AllStar341100000012100001601.250.500.250.750.250.000.50016.6733.332.00
Tot:Playoffs (2 Yrs)Playoffs13486100025203700000165128.208.255.333.588.229.125.2055.8813.732.3324.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1975Chicago White SoxALMLB203B6543.05710131200.9232.00.282.523.766.74
1975Chicago White SoxALMLB20DH2--00000000.0000.00.000.001.222.210
1975Chicago White SoxALMLB20CF118.000000000.0000.00.000.000.611.14
1975Chicago White SoxALMLB20OF118.000000000.0000.00.000.000.611.19
1976Chicago White SoxALMLB21OF1311181043.0353123136836500.9922.80.353.1581.499.21
1976Chicago White SoxALMLB21CF1301181042.0358123137337000.9922.80.363.2480.798.51
1976Chicago White SoxALMLB21LF1-1.000000000.0000.00.000.000.60.89
1977Chicago White SoxALMLB22OF1491491301.25121212253652400.9783.50.403.6092.099.31
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1975Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2075865-9Chuck Tannerdnq
1976Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2164976-132Paul Richardsdnq
1977Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2290723-150Bob Lemondnq
1978Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2371905-105Larry Doby, Bob Lemondnq
1979Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2473875-148Don Kessinger, Tony La Russadnq
1980Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2570905-147Tony La Russadnq
1981Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2654520-94Tony La Russadnq
1982Detroit TigersALMLBDET2783794-125Sparky Andersondnq
1983Detroit TigersALMLBDET2892702-145Sparky Andersondnq
1984Detroit TigersALMLBDET29104581-141Sparky AndersonWon World Series (Padres)
1985Detroit TigersALMLBDET3084773-145Sparky Anderson670,000dnq
1986Detroit TigersALMLBDET3187753-126Sparky Anderson698,571dnq
1987Detroit TigersALMLBDET3298641-146Sparky Anderson698,571Lost ALCS (Twins)
1988Detroit TigersALMLBDET3388742-144Sparky Anderson828,571dnq
1989Detroit TigersALMLBDET34591037-127Sparky Anderson828,571dnq
1990Detroit TigersALMLBDET3579833-104Sparky Anderson828,571dnq
16 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1990-07-05Activated from Disabled ListDetroit TigersNoHist
1990-06-25DL - Sore right thumb *Chronic throughout season*Detroit TigersNoInjury
1985-03-04Signed to 5-year contract for 1987-1991 ($3m) [Extension] Overrides prior contractDetroit TigersNoHist
1982-11-04Signed to 5-year contract for 1983-1987 ($0m) Detroit TigersNoHist
1981-11-27Traded from Chicago White Sox to Detroit Tigers for Steve KempDetroit TigersNoHist
1978-08-27Activated from Disabled ListChicago White SoxNoHist
1978-08-12DL - GroinChicago White SoxNoInjury
1975-06-15Traded from Oakland Athletics with Dave Hamilton to Chicago White Sox for Stan Bahnsen and Skip PitlockChicago White SoxNoHist
1972-06-06Signed out of draft (California HS)Oakland AthleticsNoHist
9 record(s)

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1985Detroit Tigers30670,0007132371,57160,000
1986Detroit Tigers31698,5718157412,52060,000
1987Detroit Tigers32698,5715146412,45462,500Signed to 5-year contract for 1987-1991 ($3m) [Extension] Overrides prior contract [1985-03-04]
1988Detroit Tigers33828,5717131438,72962,500
1989Detroit Tigers34828,5719153497,25468,000
1990Detroit Tigers35828,5718188597,537100,000
6 season(s)$4,552,855Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
50
Power
76
Contact
57
XBH
75
RBIs
63
Runs
50
Hitting
70
Durability
79
Team
.503

[Career Highlights]

[1972]  Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in Round #1 (#22) out of Fremont (Los Angeles,CA) ... Signing Scout: Phil Pote
[1975]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB)
[1976]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Hit By Pitch ... Topps All-Star Rookie
[1977]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Runs, Doubles, Hit By Pitch
[1978]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Finished top 10 in AL in Hit By Pitch
[1979]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played in Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the American League ... Led AL in Doubles, Hit By Pitch ... Finished top 10 in AL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Extra Base Hits, BAVG on Balls in Play
[1980]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in On Base Percentage, Hit By Pitch
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