Chip Lang

Born: 8/21/1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-08 | Final Game: 1976-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Robert David Lang

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Biography

Chip Lang, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1976. His career, although brief, saw him take the mound during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the end of the deadball era and the beginning of a more dynamic offensive game. Lang played in a total of 29 games, finishing his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.36. He struck out 32 batters throughout his tenure, showcasing a competitive spirit despite the challenges he faced in a highly competitive environment. Lang's playing style reflected the characteristics of the time, as pitchers were beginning to adapt to the evolving strategies of the game. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant during his appearances on the field. Despite a career that lasted just over one season, Lang remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during the mid-1970s. His journey through the major leagues serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	30	3	0	0	0	64.0	58	31	3	37	32	4.36	0

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 3.61 across their career seasons — 20.7% worse 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
1975	WSN	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1.7	2	2	3	2	10.80	—	-
1976	WSN	NL	1	3	29	2	0	0	0	62.3	56	29	34	30	4.19	3.51 (-19%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 51.8% 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
1975	WSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	WSN	NL	29	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	3	6	10	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	MON	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1976	MON	P	29	2	6	10	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30