Dick Lane

Born: 6/28/1927 in Highland Park, MI, USA

Died: 9/5/2018 in Lancaster, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-06-20 | Final Game: 1949-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Richard Harrison Lane

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Biography

Dick Lane was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing from 1949. Born in 1927, Lane's time in the league was short-lived, spanning just 12 games. During his tenure, he recorded 5 hits, 4 runs batted in (RBIs), and finished with a batting average of .119. Notably, he did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, illustrating the challenges he faced on the field. Lane's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, shortly after World War II, a time when the sport was beginning to see changes in player demographics and styles of play. Despite his limited statistical output, Lane's involvement at the Major League level reflects the competitive nature of the era and the challenges faced by many players striving for success in the big leagues. After concluding his playing career on July 8, 1949, Lane remained a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who pursued their dreams in the sport, regardless of how long they played.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	42	4	5	0	0	0	4	0	5	3	0.119	0.213	0.119	0.332	0.0

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career SLG .119 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.332 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 54.4% 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
1949	CHW	AL	12	42	4	5	0	0	0	4	0	5	3	0.119	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	11	0	25	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	CHA	OF	11	0	25	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	11