Walt Lanfranconi

Born: 11/9/1916 in Barre, VT, USA

Died: 8/17/1986 in Barre, VT, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-12 | Final Game: 1947-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Walter Oswald Lanfranconi

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Biography

Walt Lanfranconi was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1916, whose career spanned from 1941 to 1947. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was still recovering from the impacts of the Great Depression and World War II, which saw many players serve in the military. Lanfranconi's time on the mound was characterized by his solid pitching ability, reflected in his career earned run average (ERA) of 2.96, marking him as a reliable option for his teams. Throughout his career, Lanfranconi recorded a win-loss record of 4-5, showcasing his competitiveness in a league where pitching depth was often tested. He accumulated a total of 19 strikeouts and secured one save, demonstrating his capacity to come through in high-pressure situations. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Lanfranconi's contributions to the game during a challenging era for baseball remain a testament to his skills and dedication as a pitcher.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	5	38	5	1	0	1	70.0	72	23	2	29	19	2.96	0

Career ERA 2.96 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 25.2% 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
1941	CHC	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	6.0	7	2	2	1	3.00	—	-
1947	BSN	NL	4	4	36	4	1	0	1	64.0	65	21	27	18	2.95	3.97 (+26%)	269.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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	CHC	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BSN	NL	37	10	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	38	0	1	21	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	CHN	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1947	BSN	P	36	0	1	20	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	38