Don Lang, baseball player, 1938-1948

Don Lang

Born: 3/15/1915 in Selma, CA, USA

Died: 9/1/2010 in Ventura, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-07-04 | Final Game: 1948-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Donald Charles Lang

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Biography

Don Lang was a professional baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder during his career from 1938 to 1948. Born in 1915, Lang made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when baseball was experiencing the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style of play. He appeared in 138 games, where he recorded 100 hits, 5 home runs, and 42 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .268. Though not known for his speed, he contributed 2 stolen bases, showcasing a well-rounded skill set typical of the players of his time. Lang's career spanned a decade that included significant historical events, such as World War II, which impacted many players and the overall landscape of the sport. Despite the challenges of the era, he established himself as a reliable position player. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by his consistency at the plate and his ability to perform in critical situations, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
16.0 13.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0.077 0.250 0.077 0.327

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1948 16.0 13.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.0 1.0 0 0.077 0.250 0.077 0.327

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 373 35 100 17 2 5 42 2 49 45 0.268 0.355 0.365 0.719 75.0

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .365 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — near 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
1938 CIN NL 21 50 5 13 3 1 1 11 0 2 7 0.260 .272 (-5%) .341 (-16%) .392 (+7%) .734 (-4%) -53.6
1948 STL NL 117 323 30 87 14 1 4 31 2 47 38 0.269 .263 (+2%) .340 (+7%) .379 (-6%) .719 (avg) 128.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 6 3 1 2
3B 110 0 96 213 11 16
SS 1 0 1 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 CIN 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1938 CIN 3B 15 0 15 25 1 3
1938 CIN SS 1 0 1 1 1 0
1948 SLN 2B 2 0 5 3 1 2
1948 SLN 3B 95 0 81 188 10 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 110
Shortstop 1