Marcel Lachemann, baseball player, 1969-1971

Marcel Lachemann

Born: 6/13/1941 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-04 | Final Game: 1971-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Marcel Ernest Lachemann

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Biography

Marcel Lachemann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1971. Born in 1941, Lachemann made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing specialization of relief roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44, showcasing his ability to effectively manage hitters during a time when the game was becoming increasingly competitive. Throughout his tenure in the majors, Lachemann struck out 55 batters and recorded 5 saves, reflecting his versatility and skill on the mound. His contributions were particularly significant in an era that was seeing rising talent and changing dynamics in pitching, as teams began to rely more on their bullpens. After his playing days, Lachemann continued to impact the game through coaching and player development, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 4 70 0 0 0 5 102.0 103 39 7 38 55 3.44 0

Career ERA 3.44 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1969 OAK AL 4 1 28 0 0 0 2 43.3 43 19 19 16 3.95 3.61 (-9%) 97.1
1970 OAK AL 3 3 41 0 0 0 3 58.3 58 18 18 39 2.78 3.89 (+29%) 323.1
1971 OAK AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 2 1 0 54.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.000 0.091 0.000 0.091 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.091 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 86.9% 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
1969 OAK AL 28 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 OAK AL 41 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 OAK AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 70 0 3 26 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 OAK P 28 0 2 10 1 1
1970 OAK P 41 0 1 15 1 1
1971 OAK P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1960, 1961, 1962