Erv Lange

Born: 8/12/1887 in Forest Park, IL, USA

Died: 4/24/1971 in Maywood, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Erwin Henry Lange

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Biography

Erv Lange was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically within the brief span of his career from 1914 to 1914. Born in 1887, Lange showcased his talents during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 12-11, demonstrating the competitive spirit of a pitcher who frequently found himself in tightly contested games. Lange finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.23, reflecting his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. He struck out 87 batters and recorded 2 saves, indicating a versatility that allowed him to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations. Though his time in Major League Baseball was short, Lange's performance in the early seasons of the league remains a testament to the skills and determination of players during that transitional period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	11	36	22	10	2	2	190.0	162	47	3	55	87	2.23	0

Career ERA 2.23 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 24.0% 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
1914	CHF	FL	12	11	36	22	10	2	2	190.0	162	47	55	87	2.23	2.93 (+24%)	1295.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	51	4	9	1	0	0	2	0	11	14	0.176	0.323	0.196	0.519	-128.2

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .196 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1914	CHF	FL	36	51	4	9	1	0	0	2	0	11	14	0.176	.255 (-31%)	.322 (avg)	.339 (-42%)	.661 (-22%)	-128.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	0	4	43	5	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CHF	P	36	0	4	43	5	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36