Dick Lines

Born: 8/17/1938 in Montreal, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1966-04-16 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Richard George Lines

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Biography

Dick Lines was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but noteworthy career spanning from 1966 to 1967. Born in 1938, Lines played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. He showcased his talents primarily as a relief pitcher, demonstrating effectiveness on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.83. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, highlighting his ability to compete at the highest level. Lines was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 103 strikeouts and contributing to his teams with 6 saves. His performance on the field reflected a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to control the game, and his statistics represent a solid contribution within a competitive pitching landscape. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Dick Lines remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	7	107	0	0	0	6	168.7	146	53	10	48	103	2.83	0

Career ERA 2.83 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 17.1% better 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
1966	WS2	AL	5	2	53	0	0	0	2	83.0	63	21	24	49	2.28	3.52 (+35%)	1301.3
1967	WS2	AL	2	5	54	0	0	0	4	85.7	83	32	24	54	3.36	3.30 (-2%)	597.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	19	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	9	0.053	0.182	0.053	0.234	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 41.0% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 85.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.234 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 65.3% 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
1966	WS2	AL	53	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	WS2	AL	54	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	107	0	9	39	4	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	WS2	P	53	0	4	23	1	3
1967	WS2	P	54	0	5	16	3	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	107