{"id":84808,"date":"2025-08-28T14:20:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=84808"},"modified":"2025-08-28T14:20:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:20:07","slug":"white-soxs-korey-lee-achieves-feat-unseen-in-over-a-century","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=84808","title":{"rendered":"White Sox\u2019s Korey Lee Achieves Feat Unseen in Over a Century"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2232443602-e1756369233989.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2232443602-e1756369233989.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2232443602-e1756369233989.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2232443602-e1756369233989.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"White Sox\u2019s Korey Lee Achieves Feat Unseen in Over a Century\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Korey Lee pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at Rate Field on August 27, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"93\">Korey Lee etched his name into Chicago White Sox lore in a unique fashion, and not in the way players typically do. In the lopsided 12\u20111 loss to the Kansas City Royals, Lee became just the third player in White Sox history to both catch and pitch in the same game, a feat not seen since the early 1900s.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"171\">On that fateful Wednesday night at Rate Field, Lee entered the game in the seventh inning as a defensive replacement\u00a0behind the plate, substituting for Kyle Teel. His appearance at the plate was brief; he flew out to Kyle Isbel to end the frame. But what happened next was far more surprising (and rare).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"254\"><strong data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"257\">From Behind the Plate to the Mound<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"297\">With the bullpen stretched thin and the game slipping away, the White Sox turned to Lee to pitch. He took the mound for two innings (eighth and ninth) delivering 31 pitches (17 strikes) and allowing one run on four hits and two walks. Despite the rough circumstances, Lee\u2019s words showed humility and team-first resolve:<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately when I\u2019m pitching, bad things are happening. I don\u2019t want that to happen,\u201d Lee said. \u201cJust trying to help the team, save the bullpen and so be it. We get to go on to the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-end=\"573\" data-start=\"493\">This move wasn\u2019t just a quick fix; it marked a momentous milestone. The only other two White Sox players to accomplish this dual role were Frank Isbell and Sam Mertes, both of whom did it on September 28, 1902, in the second game of a doubleheader.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"620\">Baseball is a game known for its rich and quirky traditions; Lee\u2019s simultaneous appearance as both catcher and pitcher adds a new chapter to that legacy. The feat harkens back over a century; a blink in the modern era of specialization where pitcher and catcher roles are strictly divided. It\u2019s an example of both necessity and the unexpected opportunities that arise during a long, grueling Major League season.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"661\">Even in defeat, Lee\u2019s adaptability shines through, embodying the spirit of flexibility in challenging moments.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"661\">\u201cI grew up as a kid just playing baseball. That\u2019s what it felt like. At the end of the day, it\u2019s still really, really hard,\u201d Lee said. \u201cKudos to all the pitchers. Like I said, it\u2019s just unfortunate I had to go in there because of the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"707\"><strong data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"710\">Korey Lee: More Than a Catcher<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"746\">The narrative of Lee extends beyond this extraordinary moment. In 2024, he logged 125 games (93 starts) behind the plate, ranking second among MLB catchers in pop time and arm strength\u2013garnering 18.7% caught-stealing rate\u2013while batting 12 home runs and 37 RBI.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"828\">Although his 2025 campaign has included stints in Triple-A and time on the injured list, he\u2019s delivered key contributions, including a multi-hit game with a home run upon his recent return. His mindset remains grounded, with brother Kellen\u2013a mental skills coach for the Mariners; playing an instrumental role in keeping him mentally sharp during challenging stretches.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"991\">\u201cI kind of think of myself as a Swiss Army knife,\u201d Lee said. \u201cI can run, I can hit, I can catch, maybe go in the outfield, I don\u2019t know. I come prepared every single day to win, and that\u2019s my job right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa Polczynski Alyssa Polczynski is a multimedia journalist covering Major League Baseball for Heavy.com. She has experience as an editorial producer for MLB.com and contributed to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). 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