Evan Lee
Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1997-06-18) June 18, 1997
Bryant, Arkansas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 1, 2022, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average4.15
Strikeouts7
Teams

Evan Lee (born June 18, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Career

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 selected by the Nationals in the 15th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft as a left-handed pitcher. Lee chose to sign with the Nationals, turning pro.[1] Lee was selected to participate in the Arizona Fall League in 2021, pitching in relief for the Surprise Saguaros.[2] The Nationals added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[3]

He made his major league debut as a spot starter against the New York Mets on June 1, 2022.[4] Later that month, Lee suffered a left flexor strain and was placed on the injured list.[5] He was transferred to the 60-day IL on August 2.[6] He was sent outright off the 40-man roster on November 15, 2022.

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.[7]

Personal life

Lee is married to former University of Arkansas softball player Sydney Parr.[8][9] The two met in college when they were both student athletes at the University of Arkansas.[10][11]

References

  1. ↑ Jones, Matt (July 3, 2018). "Evan Lee signs with Nationals, foregoes final 2 years at Arkansas". Whole Hog Sports. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ Lusk, Lacy (November 4, 2021). "Evan Lee Relishes AFL Opportunity". Baseball America. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Nationals add Casey, Lee to 40-man roster". MASN Sports. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Washington Nationals' lineup for finale with New York Mets + Luis García & Evan Lee up with team in NY". June 2022.
  5. ↑ "Nationals' Evan Lee: Placed on 15-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  6. ↑ "Nationals' Evan Lee: Moved to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  7. ↑ Driver, David (November 12, 2021). "Washington Nationals' prospect countdown: No. 24 - Evan Lee". Federal Baseball. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  8. ↑ Dawson, Dudley E. (April 8, 2020). "Parr's future bright but uncertain". WholeHogSports. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  9. ↑ Balgavy, Hayden (April 8, 2020). "Razorbacks training while social distancing". KTHV. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  10. ↑ Davis, Brandon (February 5, 2019). "Arkansas Athletics Spark Love Connection". The Arkansas Traveler. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  11. ↑ "WAGS Work: Sydney Parr Lee". Our Baseball Life. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
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