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Manuel Lee celebrates 61st birthday, reflects on baseball career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:27 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Manuel Lee celebrates 61st birthday, reflects on baseball career

Summary

Manuel Lee, a former infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays, turns 61 today. Lee played eight seasons with the Blue Jays, showcasing his versatility by playing shortstop, second base, and third base, even filling in as an outfielder occasionally. Known for his defensive skills over his batting, he accumulated a career average of.254 across 753 games. Lee was part of the Blue Jays' roster during their first World Series win in 1992, although his postseason performance was limited. He later played for the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals before ending his major league career. The celebration also acknowledges Yusei Kikuchi, who shares the same birthday and had a notable tenure with the Jays from 2022 to 2024, culminating in a trade to the Houston Astros.

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By the Numbers

•Manuel Lee played eight seasons for the Blue Jays.
•Lee had a career batting average of.254 in 753 games.
•He contributed to the Blue Jays' first World Series in 1992.
•Yusei Kikuchi, also celebrating a birthday, played for the Jays.
•Kikuchi's tenure included a notable improvement in his stats.

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It is Manuel Lee’s (I still think of him as Manny) 61st birthday. Manny played infield for the Blue Jays for eight seasons. He wasn’t known for his bat—hitting .254/.304/.323 in 753 games—but he offered versatility, covering short, second, third, and even filling in the outfield a couple of times. After his time with the […]
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