Derrek Lee
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Derrek Leon Lee
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 205 lb.
- High School: El Camino High School
- Debut April 28, 1997
- Born September 6, 1975 in Sacramento, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Derrek Lee is the son of Leon Lee and the nephew of Leron Lee.
He was traded to the Chicago Cubs on November 25, 2003 for Hee-Seop Choi, another young first baseman who failed to blossom with the Florida Marlins.
In 2005, he had a great year with the bat, hitting for a career-high .335 batting average, which was tops in the National League, and slugging 46 home runs. Unfortunately, he broke a hand early in the 2006 season and was set back considerably, although he returned to being an excellent hitter.
He is a huge fan of the rap group Arrested Development. His nickname is "D-Lee".
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1996 MVP Southern League Memphis Chicks
- 2-time NL All-Star (2005 & 2007)
- 3-time NL Gold Glove Winner (2003, 2005 & 2007)
- NL Silver Slugger Award Winner (2005)
- NL Batting Average Leader (2005)
- NL OPS Leader (2005)
- NL Hits Leader (2005)
- NL Total Bases Leader (2005)
- NL Doubles Leader (2005)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 9 (2000-2005 & 2007-2009)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 4 (2003-2005 & 2009)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2005)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (2005 & 2009)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (2005)
- Won a World Series with the Florida Marlins in 2003
