Red Lanning

Born: 5/13/1895 in Harvard, IL, USA

Died: 6/13/1962 in Bristol, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-06-20 | Final Game: 1916-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Lester Alfred Lanning

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Biography

Red Lanning was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. His career spanned from June 20, 1916, to August 5, 1916, during which he participated in 19 games as a position player. Lanning's tenure in Major League Baseball was brief, yet he made contributions to the teams he played for, accumulating 6 hits and driving in 1 run, while posting a batting average of .182. Although Lanning did not hit any home runs or steal bases during his short career, his presence on the field during this era is a testament to the competitive spirit of the time. The 1910s were marked by a transition in baseball, as the deadball era was giving way to a more offensive-minded approach. Lanning's experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time, as they navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball. Though his statistics may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, Red Lanning's brief stint in the majors remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	6	3	1	0	0	24.3	38	22	1	17	9	8.14	0

Career ERA 8.14 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 192.6% 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
1916	PHA	AL	0	3	6	3	1	0	0	24.3	38	22	17	9	8.14	2.78 (-193%)	-1059.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	33	5	6	2	0	0	1	0	10	9	0.182	0.372	0.242	0.615	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — near 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
1916	PHA	AL	19	33	5	6	2	0	0	1	0	10	9	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	9	0	10	0	1	0
P	6	0	0	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PHA	OF	9	0	10	0	1	0
1916	PHA	P	6	0	0	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6
Left Field	7
Right Field	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Wesleyan University	Middletown	CT	1913, 1914, 1915, 1916