John Lannan

Born: 9/27/1984 in Long Beach, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-26 | Final Game: 2014-04-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: John Edward Lannan

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Biography

John Lannan was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1984, whose career spanned from 2007 to 2014. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Washington Nationals on July 26, 2007, and became known for his durability and consistency as a starting pitcher. Over the course of his career, Lannan compiled a record of 46 wins and 58 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. He recorded a total of 450 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and generate swings and misses. Lannan's playing style was characterized by his strong command and ability to pitch deep into games, which was particularly valuable during a time when many teams emphasized bullpen usage. He spent the majority of his career with the Nationals, where he was a key figure in the franchise's early years after relocating from Montreal. Though he did not record any saves, Lannan's contributions as a starter helped shape the Nationals' pitching staff during his tenure. His journey through the league reflected the transition in MLB pitching strategies during the mid-2000s, as teams began to prioritize specialized roles within their pitching rotations. After retiring in 2014, Lannan left behind a legacy as a reliable left-handed pitcher who played a significant role in the Nationals’ early competitive efforts.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
46	58	153	148	2	1	0	862.0	913	400	86	325	450	4.18	0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2007	WAS	NL	2	2	6	6	0	0	34.7	36	16	17	10	4.15	4.47 (+7%)	-836.9
2008	WAS	NL	9	15	31	31	0	0	182.0	172	79	72	117	3.91	4.32 (+10%)	-2207.1
2009	WAS	NL	9	13	33	33	2	1	206.3	210	89	68	89	3.88	4.32 (+10%)	-2014.8
2010	WAS	NL	8	8	25	25	0	0	143.3	175	74	49	71	4.65	4.08 (-14%)	-1429.9
2011	WAS	NL	10	13	33	33	0	0	184.7	194	76	76	106	3.70	3.94 (+6%)	-1625.9
2012	WAS	NL	4	1	6	6	0	0	32.7	33	15	14	17	4.13	4.01 (-3%)	252.9
2013	PHI	NL	3	6	14	14	0	0	74.3	86	44	27	38	5.33	3.87 (-38%)	-944.8
2014	NYN	NL	1	0	5	0	0	0	4.0	7	7	2	2	15.75	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
153	247	8	26	5	0	1	11	0	16	111	0.105	0.160	0.138	0.297	-1125.5

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career SLG .138 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 66.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.297 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2007	WAS	NL	6	13	1	2	1	0	1	0	5	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	WAS	NL	31	45	0	1	0	0	0	4	24	0.022	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	WAS	NL	33	58	1	9	1	0	0	2	21	0.155	.262 (-41%)	.332 (-45%)	.417 (-59%)	.750 (-53%)	-530.5
2010	WAS	NL	25	44	1	4	2	0	4	4	22	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	WAS	NL	33	57	3	5	0	1	5	3	24	0.088	.255 (-66%)	.320 (-58%)	.399 (-65%)	.719 (-62%)	-595.0
2012	WAS	NL	6	9	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	PHI	NL	14	21	2	4	1	0	1	2	11	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	NYN	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0