Lonnie Chisenhall
Born: 10/4/1988 in Morehead City, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-06-27 | Final Game: 2018-07-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Lonnie David Chisenhall
Biography
Lonnie Chisenhall was a professional baseball player born in 1988, who made a mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a position player from 2011 until his retirement in 2018. Over the course of his career, he played in 688 games, accumulating 578 hits and 64 home runs, while driving in 296 runs. Chisenhall posted a batting average of .268 and demonstrated versatility on the base paths with 20 stolen bases, showcasing both his power and speed.
Chisenhall spent the majority of his career with the Cleveland Indians, where he became known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute to the team's offense. His peak years coincided with a competitive era in baseball, where teams increasingly valued players who could excel in multiple facets of the game. While he may not have been a household name, Chisenhall's contributions were vital to the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among fans of the franchises he represented. His career reflects the evolution of the game during the late 2000s and early 2010s, an era marked by a blend of traditional skills and new analytical approaches to player evaluation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | 2159 | 261 | 578 | 132 | 10 | 64 | 296 | 20 | 150 | 437 | 0.268 | 0.320 | 0.427 | 0.747 | 1131.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 66 | 212 | 27 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 0.255 | -170.3 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 43 | 142 | 16 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 0.268 | 41.6 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 94 | 289 | 30 | 65 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 36 | 1 | 16 | 56 | 0.225 | -406.7 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 142 | 478 | 62 | 134 | 29 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 3 | 39 | 99 | 0.280 | 969.9 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 106 | 333 | 38 | 82 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 4 | 23 | 69 | 0.246 | -517.4 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 126 | 385 | 43 | 110 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 57 | 6 | 23 | 70 | 0.286 | 196.2 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 82 | 236 | 34 | 68 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 53 | 2 | 25 | 55 | 0.288 | 760.6 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 29 | 84 | 11 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 0.321 | 257.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 51 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 0.235 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | ALCS | CLE | 5 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.250 |
| 2016 | ALDS2 | CLE | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.300 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 6 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.125 |
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.750 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 21 | 5 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 3B | 341 | 319 | 206 | 585 | 48 | 54 |
| OF | 274 | 224 | 417 | 16 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CLE | 3B | 58 | 55 | 44 | 114 | 10 | 8 |
| 2011 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CLE | 3B | 30 | 28 | 16 | 54 | 6 | 7 |
| 2013 | CLE | 3B | 88 | 83 | 55 | 134 | 9 | 18 |
| 2014 | CLE | 1B | 11 | 5 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | CLE | 3B | 114 | 108 | 60 | 182 | 18 | 9 |
| 2015 | CLE | 3B | 50 | 45 | 30 | 101 | 5 | 12 |
| 2015 | CLE | OF | 51 | 40 | 87 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | CLE | 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | OF | 119 | 100 | 190 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | CLE | 1B | 7 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | CLE | OF | 75 | 60 | 102 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | CLE | OF | 28 | 24 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 341 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 242 |
| Designated Hitter | 38 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | This Year in Baseball Hitting Performance of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | AL | $2,725,000 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $510,800 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $492,900 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,978,700 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2007 |