Evan Lee | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Bryant, Arkansas, U.S. | June 18, 1997|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 1, 2022, for the Washington Nationals | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 4.15 |
Strikeouts | 7 |
Teams | |
Evan Hankins Lee (born June 18,1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals.
Lee was a two-way player at the University of Arkansas,playing in the outfield and pitching. He was a draft-eligible sophomore when he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round,with the 461st overall selection,of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft as a left-handed pitcher. Lee chose to sign with the Nationals,turning pro. [1] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Nationals. In 2019,Lee played for the Low–A Auburn Doubledays,registering a 2.65 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 34 innings of work. [2]
Lee did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] He spent the 2021 campaign with the High–A Wilmington Blue Rocks,compiling a 4–3 record and 4.32 ERA with 104 strikeouts across 21 games (20 starts). [4] Lee was selected to participate in the Arizona Fall League in 2021,pitching in relief for the Surprise Saguaros. [5]
On November 19,2021,the Nationals added Lee to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [6] He made his major league debut as a spot starter against the New York Mets on June 1,2022. [7] Later that month,Lee suffered a left flexor strain and was placed on the injured list. [8] He was transferred to the 60-day IL on August 2. [9] Lee cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Rochester on November 15. [10]
Lee was transitioned into a relief pitcher role entering the 2023 season. [11] In 22 appearances out of the bullpen for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators,he struggled to a 6.45 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. [12] Lee began the 2024 campaign with Wilmington, struggling immensely to a 60.75 ERA in 1+1⁄3 innings of work. He was released by the Nationals organization on April 23, 2024. [13]
On the mound, Lee uses a four-pitch mix, although he described himself in a 2020 interview as "fastball-heavy". He also throws a 12–6 curveball, a cutter, and a slider. [14]
Lee is married to former University of Arkansas softball player Sydney Parr. [15] [16] The two met in college when they were both student athletes at the University of Arkansas. [17] [18]
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