Rimp Lanier, baseball player, 1971-1971

Rimp Lanier

Born: 10/19/1948 in Tuskegee, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-11 | Final Game: 1971-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Lorenzo Lanier

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Biography

Rimp Lanier, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1971 season. He played as a position player for a total of six games, marking a short but notable entry into the world of professional baseball. Although his career statistics reflect a challenging stint at the major league level, with no hits, home runs, or RBIs recorded, Lanier's journey to the big leagues underscored the fierce competition and high stakes of the sport during the early 1970s. Lanier's time in MLB was emblematic of many players who faced the harsh realities of breaking into a league filled with talent. His experience serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to reach the pinnacle of their sport, often facing significant obstacles along the way. Despite the lack of statistical achievements, Rimp Lanier's presence in the major leagues remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players take in pursuit of their dreams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.200 0.000 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 70.7% 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
1971 PIT NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games