Ray Lamanno

Born: 11/17/1919 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 2/9/1994 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-11 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

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

Full name: Raymond Simond Lamanno

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Biography

Ray Lamanno, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1941 to 1948. Primarily serving as a position player, Lamanno played a total of 442 games throughout his career, where he demonstrated a solid batting performance with a career average of .252. Over the course of his time in the league, he amassed 355 hits, including 18 home runs and 150 runs batted in, showcasing his capability to contribute offensively to his teams. Lamanno's career was highlighted by an All-Star selection, reflecting his talent and the respect he garnered from peers and fans alike. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, with just 2 stolen bases to his name, Lamanno's overall contributions during his playing years were significant in the context of the era, which was marked by intense competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. As a player active during the early years of the post-war era, he played a part in the transition of baseball into a new phase of talent and strategy, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
442	1408	122	355	57	5	18	150	2	118	151	0.252	0.314	0.338	0.653	-1869.3

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1941	CIN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CIN	NL	111	371	40	98	12	2	12	43	0	31	54	0.264	.253 (+4%)	.323 (avg)	.349 (+16%)	.672 (+8%)	503.0
1946	CIN	NL	85	239	18	58	12	0	1	30	0	11	26	0.243	.256 (-6%)	.328 (-13%)	.358 (-15%)	.687 (-14%)	-637.4
1947	CIN	NL	118	413	33	106	21	3	5	50	0	28	39	0.257	.262 (-2%)	.336 (-9%)	.376 (-5%)	.712 (-7%)	-625.2
1948	CIN	NL	127	385	31	93	12	0	0	27	2	48	32	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.340 (-3%)	.379 (-28%)	.719 (-16%)	-1109.8