Marv Lane

Born: 1/18/1950 in Sandersville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-04 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

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

Full name: Marvin Lane

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Biography

Marv Lane was a position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1971 to 1976. Born in 1950, Lane made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and the influence of advanced strategies took root. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 90 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a utility player. During his time in the league, Lane recorded 37 hits, including 3 home runs, while driving in 17 runs with a batting average of .207. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases, contributing 2 stolen bases to his overall performance. Although his statistics may not reflect a standout career, Lane's versatility and ability to adapt to various positions were valued by his teams. His journey through the league provides a glimpse into the evolving landscape of baseball during the 1970s, a time that would set the stage for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 179 23 37 5 1 3 17 2 28 42 0.207 0.312 0.296 0.609 -135.8

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1971 DET AL 8 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1972 DET AL 8 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 DET AL 6 8 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1974 DET AL 50 103 16 24 4 1 2 9 2 19 24 0.233 .256 (-9%) .324 (+9%) .369 (-5%) .693 (+1%) 76.9
1976 DET AL 18 48 3 9 1 0 0 5 0 6 11 0.188 — — — — -212.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 74 45 109 4 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 DET OF 6 3 6 0 0 0
1972 DET OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
1973 DET OF 4 2 7 0 0 0
1974 DET OF 46 29 70 3 1 0
1976 DET OF 15 10 23 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 57
Center Field 8
Right Field 13
Designated Hitter 1