Ad Lankford

Born: 1/20/1882 in Canton, MO, USA

Died: 1967 in New York, NY, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9"

Full name: Louis Adward Lankford

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Biography

Ad Lankford, born in 1882, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career record of 16-8, Lankford showcases a solid performance in an era that demands versatility and skill from pitchers. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.53, indicating his ability to navigate challenging situations while maintaining effectiveness against opposing batters. Over his career, he has accumulated 104 strikeouts and notched a single save, reflecting his capability to close out games when called upon. Lankford's playing style emphasizes a blend of strategic pitching and adaptability, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues his career in a dynamic landscape of modern baseball, he contributes not only to his team's success but also to the evolving narrative of the sport. His ongoing presence on the field exemplifies the dedication and passion that defines the spirit of baseball, inspiring both fans and future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 8 30 25 20 1 1 214.7 264 108 5 83 104 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 55.5% 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
1912 SLG WES 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 15 6 4 5 6.00 3.36 (-78%) 0.0
1914 NLS EAS 2 0 3 3 2 0 0 22.0 20 6 5 16 2.45 2.93 (+16%) 458.8
1915 NLG EAS 7 2 10 8 8 0 0 80.7 79 26 26 43 2.90 2.90 (avg) 297.1
1916 NLS EAS 4 5 11 9 6 0 0 74.0 119 64 34 26 7.78 2.78 (-180%) -1399.3
1917 BRG EAS 1 0 2 1 1 0 1 8.7 12 3 6 4 3.12 — 0.0
1918 NLG EAS 2 0 3 3 2 1 0 20.3 19 3 8 10 1.33 2.83 (+53%) 98.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 113 18 26 4 1 0 18 5 12 0 0.230 0.304 0.283 0.587 -16.7

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.587 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1912 SLG WES 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 NLS EAS 4 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1915 NLG EAS 11 38 9 13 1 0 0 7 2 3 0 0.342 — — — — 0.0
1916 NLS EAS 15 48 7 10 3 1 0 10 2 7 0 0.208 — — — — -16.7
1917 BRG EAS 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1918 NLG EAS 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 0 9 1 1 0
P 30 0 4 61 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1912 SLG P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1914 NLS OF 1 0 3 0 0 0
1914 NLS P 3 0 0 7 0 1
1915 NLG OF 1 0 0 0 1 0
1915 NLG P 10 0 2 28 3 4
1916 NLS OF 6 0 6 1 0 0
1916 NLS P 11 0 1 17 2 0
1917 BRG P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1918 NLG P 3 0 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 30
Center Field 3
Right Field 5