William Francis Lee III (born December 28, 1946), nicknamed "Spaceman", is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox (1969–1978) and Montreal Expos (1979–1982).

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Bill Lee. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.

Dec 27, 2023 · After breaking into the Majors as a 22-year-old with the Red Sox in 1969, he became a trusted reliever for the team over the next four seasons. But Lee -- armed with a sinker, overhand curve, screwball, slider and four-seam fastball -- got his first brush with stardom in 1973. Pushed into the rotation, Lee made an immediate impact.

Sep 1, 2023 · Retired Major League Baseball pitcher Bill Lee, known affectionately by Boston Red Sox fans as “Spaceman,” is recovering after collapsing on the field before a minor league game on Thursday.

Bill Lee, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Saturday, December 28, 1946, in Burbank, California. Lee was 22 years old when he broke into the major leagues on June 25, 1969, with the Boston Red Sox. Bill Lee stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.

Jan 4, 2012 · Bill Lee was one of those rare ballplayers whose off-field persona overshadowed his significant on-field performance. In baseball parlance, Lee is known as a “flake,” a term that includes anyone who doesn’t give pat answers to pat questions or dares to admit to reading a book without pictures.

Jan 12, 2025 · Player page for Bill Lee [1969-2018]. Includes MLB, Minor League, College and Summer League stats along with player biography, draft results, salary, career earnings, transactions, awards and much more!

Oct 15, 2019 · Bill Lee says his fastball is now down to to 70, but the former pitcher is still bringing the heat (and laughs) for baseball fans.

Aug 21, 2022 · Bill "The Spaceman" Lee pitched 14 years in the big leagues, all for the Boston Red Sox and the Montreal Expos. The winner of 119 games, he won 17 three seasons in a row from 1973 to 1975. In 1973, his ERA was third-best in …

Bill Lee was one of those rare ballplayers whose off-field persona overshadowed his significant on-field performance. He was an original in a sport that often frowns on any show of originality. His often outrageous statements and bizarre actions marked him as an oddity and ensured him a lasting reputation in the button-down baseball world.