Dick Lange

Born: 9/1/1948 in Harbor Beach, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-09 | Final Game: 1975-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Richard Otto Lange

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Biography

Dick Lange was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975. Born in 1948, Lange made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving from the more traditional styles of the past into a more dynamic era characterized by increased offense and specialized pitching roles. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Lange finished his career with a record of 9-15, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47, and a total of 137 strikeouts, highlighting his capacity to generate swings and misses despite the challenges of the era. Throughout his brief but notable career, Lange showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher, with a repertoire that included a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches. His ability to secure a save further illustrated his versatility on the mound. Although his playing time was limited, Lange's contributions to his teams during the early 1970s reflected the shift towards a more strategic approach to pitching, where players began to focus on specific roles within the game. After retiring on September 23, 1975, Lange left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	15	70	31	3	0	1	276.0	298	137	31	123	137	4.47	0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 24.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	LAA	AL	0	0	2	1	0	0	7.7	7	4	2	8	4.70	—	-
1973	LAA	AL	2	1	17	4	1	0	52.7	61	26	21	27	4.44	3.75 (-19%)	-
1974	LAA	AL	3	8	21	18	1	0	113.7	111	48	47	57	3.80	3.63 (-5%)	-
1975	LAA	AL	4	6	30	8	1	1	102.0	119	59	53	45	5.21	3.71 (-40%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
78	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1972	LAA	AL	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1973	LAA	AL	17	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	LAA	AL	29	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	LAA	AL	30	0	.000	—	—	—	—