Stan Fansler

Born: 2/12/1965 in Elkins, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-06 | Final Game: 1986-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Stanley Robert Fansler

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Biography

Stan Fansler, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player from 1986. Fansler made his MLB debut on September 6, 1986, and concluded his playing days shortly thereafter on October 4, 1986. Over the course of his short career, he participated in a total of 5 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .167. He did not achieve any home runs or RBIs, and did not attempt any stolen bases. Fansler's time in the major leagues occurred during a period marked by the transition from the traditional playing styles of the late 1970s and early 1980s into a more power-focused game that would characterize the late 1980s and 1990s. Although his career numbers may not reflect the prolific achievements of some of his contemporaries, his journey to the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and hard work required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. Fansler's brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the many players who aspire to make their mark in the sport, even if their time on the field is limited.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	5	5	0	0	0	24.0	20	10	2	15	13	3.75	0

Career ERA 3.75 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 5.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1986	PIT	NL	0	3	5	5	0	0	0	24.0	20	10	15	13	3.75	3.97 (+6%)	-406.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1986	PIT	NL	5	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	5	5	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	PIT	P	5	5	5	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5