Phil Lombardi, baseball player, 1986-1989

Phil Lombardi

Born: 2/20/1963 in Abilene, TX, USA

Died: 5/20/2021 in Northridge, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-26 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Phillip Arden Lombardi

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Biography

Phil Lombardi, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1986 to 1989. Over the course of his brief career, Lombardi participated in 43 games, where he made notable contributions as a utility player. He recorded 22 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 9 runs, culminating in a batting average of .239. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by 0 stolen bases, Lombardi's versatility allowed him to fill various roles within the lineup. Lombardi's career unfolded during a transformative time in Major League Baseball, characterized by the transition from the more traditional playing styles of the late 20th century to a greater emphasis on power hitting and specialized roles. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Lombardi's commitment to the game and ability to adapt to different positions showcased the depth of talent that existed in the league during the late 1980s. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, reflects the journey of many players who contributed to their teams in meaningful ways beyond just numbers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 92 10 22 4 0 3 9 0 9 17 0.239 0.314 0.380 0.694 -77.9

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.721 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
1986 NYY AL 20 36 6 10 3 0 2 6 0 4 7 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYY AL 5 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 18 48 4 11 1 0 1 3 0 5 8 0.229 — — — — -77.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 22 12 109 8 3 1
OF 8 8 12 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 NYA C 3 1 10 2 1 0
1986 NYA OF 8 8 12 1 2 0
1987 NYA C 3 0 7 1 0 0
1989 NYN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1989 NYN C 16 11 92 5 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 22
First Base 1
Left Field 8