Hey everyone, today I’m going to talk about my little journey digging into Lee Viau’s baseball career. I’ve always been a fan of old-timey baseball, so this was a fun one for me.
Getting Started
So, first off, I started by gathering all the basic info I could find about Lee Viau. Turns out, his full name was Leon A. Viau, and he was born on July 5, 1866, in Corinth, Vermont. This guy was one of the first players from Dartmouth College to make it to the major leagues. Pretty cool, right?
Diving into the Details
Next, I dug into his stats and physical details. Viau was a relatively small guy, especially for a baseball player—just 5′ 4″ and 160 pounds. He batted and threw right-handed. I found out that he debuted in the majors on April 22, 1888, and played his final game on August 27, 1892. That’s a pretty short career, but he sure made some waves while he was there.
His Career Highlights
From what I gathered, Viau was mainly a pitcher, but he also played right field sometimes. He nearly revived his career in 1891. He improved his ERA to 3.01 and won 18 games for Cleveland. That’s a solid comeback!
- Born: July 5, 1866, in Corinth, VT
- Died: December 17, 1947, in Hopewell
- Debut: April 22, 1888
- Final Game: August 27, 1892
- Height: 5′ 4″
- Weight: 160 lb
- Batted: Right
- Threw: Right
Putting It All Together
I also learned that Viau was only 21 years old when he first broke into the big leagues. Not only a player, but he also served as a Major League Baseball umpire for a bit. Imagine that—playing and umpiring at the highest level! I spent a good chunk of time just piecing together all these little facts and stories about his life and career.
Wrapping Up
In the end, I put together a pretty good picture of Lee Viau’s baseball journey. It’s fascinating to see how much the game has changed since his time. I really enjoyed this little project. Hope you all found it interesting too!
If anyone’s got more info on Viau, feel free to share. I’m always up for learning more about these baseball pioneers.
This was a fun project, to say the least. As an old-timer baseball fan, it was nice to piece together his career journey.
