 In his first season, he made 759 runs at an average of 17.25 runs per innings and a highest score of 65.He also took 41 wickets, including five for 23 in an innings in the match against Warwickshire when, in Wisden's report, "he bowled an excellent length and with some variety of pace made the ball turn quickly".In its review of Somerset's season, Wisden added that Lee had made "an encouraging start" and "may develop into a thoroughly good all-round player".