Ryan Lavarnway, baseball player, 2011-2021

Ryan Lavarnway

Born: 8/7/1987 in Burbank, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-18 | Final Game: 2021-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 239 lbs

Full name: Ryan Cole Lavarnway

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Biography

Ryan Lavarnway, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2011 until his retirement in 2021. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 165 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher and designated hitter. Lavarnway recorded 97 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .217. He hit 9 home runs and drove in 50 runs, demonstrating a blend of power and contact ability during his time in Major League Baseball. Lavarnway's career unfolded during a highly competitive era in baseball, marked by the rise of advanced analytics and an emphasis on power-hitting. Despite facing challenges in securing a consistent spot on an MLB roster, he made significant contributions to teams such as the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves. Known for his strong defensive capabilities behind the plate, Lavarnway also showed versatility, allowing him to adapt to various roles throughout his career. His journey through the majors highlighted the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving offensive strategies in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
165 447 37 97 30 0 9 50 0 32 120 0.217 0.272 0.345 0.617 -963.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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
2011 BOS AL 17 39 5 9 2 0 2 8 0 4 10 0.231 — — — — 0.0
2012 BOS AL 46 153 11 24 8 0 2 12 0 11 41 0.157 .254 (-38%) .318 (-34%) .405 (-39%) .724 (-37%) -1003.9
2013 BOS AL 25 77 8 23 7 0 1 14 0 2 17 0.299 .253 (+18%) .317 (+4%) .396 (+8%) .714 (+6%) 60.5
2014 BOS AL 9 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 BAL AL 10 28 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 7 0.107 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 27 66 5 15 5 0 2 6 0 8 21 0.227 .254 (-11%) .316 (-2%) .404 (-3%) .721 (-2%) 0.0
2017 OAK AL 6 11 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0
2018 PIT NL 6 6 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2019 CIN NL 5 18 4 5 2 0 2 7 0 1 5 0.278 — — — — 0.0
2020 MIA NL 5 11 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.364 — — — — 0.0
2021 CLE AL 9 28 2 7 3 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 2 25 3 0 0
C 111 89 713 35 10 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 BOS C 8 2 22 3 0 0
2012 BOS C 28 25 183 11 2 0
2013 BOS C 22 18 131 8 1 4
2014 BOS 1B 6 2 23 3 0 0
2015 BAL C 9 8 55 3 1 1
2015 ATL 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2015 ATL C 21 17 134 5 1 0
2017 OAK C 5 4 31 1 1 0
2019 CIN C 5 4 46 3 1 1
2020 MIA C 5 3 35 1 0 0
2021 CLE C 8 8 76 0 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 111
First Base 7
Designated Hitter 28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 BOS AL $510,000
Total Career Earnings $510,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yale University New Haven CT 2006, 2007, 2008