Rick Lancellotti, baseball player, 1982-1990

Rick Lancellotti

Born: 7/5/1956 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-08-27 | Final Game: 1990-08-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Richard Anthony Lancellotti

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Biography

Rick Lancellotti, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1982 and 1990. Primarily known as a position player, Lancellotti played in 36 games over the course of his career. He recorded 11 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 11 RBIs, finishing his time in the majors with a batting average of .169. While his time in the spotlight was brief, Lancellotti's contributions came during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with changes in player dynamics and strategies. Lancellotti's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, traits that endeared him to teammates and fans alike. Although he did not achieve the statistical prominence of some contemporaries, his presence on the field and in the clubhouse reflected the spirit of competition that defined the era. After concluding his major league career on August 18, 1990, Lancellotti remained a part of the baseball community, leaving an impression as a dedicated player who pursued his passion for the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 65 4 11 2 0 2 11 0 2 18 0.169 0.191 0.292 0.483 0.0

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.483 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1982 SDP NL 17 39 2 7 2 0 0 4 0 2 8 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1986 SFG NL 15 18 2 4 0 0 2 6 0 0 7 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1990 BOS AL 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 8 81 4 0 10
OF 4 3 9 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SDN 1B 7 6 59 2 0 7
1982 SDN OF 3 2 4 0 1 0
1986 SFN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1986 SFN OF 1 1 5 0 0 0
1990 BOS 1B 2 2 20 2 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 10
Left Field 2
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rowan University Glassboro NJ 1975, 1976, 1977