Chase Lee

Chase Lee, a professional baseball pitcher, was born on August 13, 1998, in Birmingham, Alabama. He plays as a right-handed reliever for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball. Lee attended McAdory High School in Alabama and furthered his education and baseball career at the University of Alabama. Lee was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 6th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on April 22, 2025, with the Detroit Tigers. Throughout his rookie season, Lee demonstrated his potential in the bullpen. He pitched 37.1 innings over 32 games, achieving a 4.10 ERA. His performance included 36 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses with a strikeout rate of 8.68 per nine innings. Lee's pitching arsenal features a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches with an average speed of 85.7 mph, peaking at 92 mph. His effectiveness is reflected in a WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 1.098, indicating his ability to limit base runners. Despite some challenges, such as allowing 7 home runs, his overall opponent batting average was a respectable .239. Lee continues to refine his skills and contribute to the Tigers' bullpen, making notable strides in his early MLB career.