Joe Lansford

Born: 1/15/1961 in Santa Clara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-31 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Joseph Dale Lansford

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Biography

Joe Lansford, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983. His career was brief, encompassing 25 games where he showcased his skills primarily in the infield. Lansford concluded his time in the major leagues with 6 hits, including 1 home run and 5 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite his limited appearances, he contributed to the teams he played for during the early 1980s, a period marked by a transition in the game as teams began to focus more on power hitting and speed on the bases. While Lansford's time in the MLB was short-lived, he remains a part of baseball history. His journey reflects the challenges faced by many players during an era when roster spots were highly competitive, and the game was evolving. Although he did not achieve the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Lansford's participation in the league is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest level of professional baseball. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if their careers did not reach legendary status.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	30	7	6	0	0	1	5	0	6	7	0.200	0.324	0.300	0.624	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
1982	SDP	NL	13	22	6	4	0	0	0	3	0	6	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	SDP	NL	12	8	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	17	7	80	4	1	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	SDN	1B	9	7	69	3	1	9
1983	SDN	1B	8	0	11	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	17