Lonnie Chisenhall
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2018)
Lonnie Chisenhall was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2018 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 8 seasons. In 688 career games, he hit .268 with 578 hits, 64 home runs, and 296 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,295.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-06-27
- Last Game
- 2018-07-01
Full name: Lonnie David Chisenhall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | 2,159 | 261 | 578 | 132 | 10 | 64 | 296 | 20 | 150 | 437 | .268 | .320 | .427 | .747 | 1,295 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .427 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Career OPS .747 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | CLE | AL | 66 | 212 | 27 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 49 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .320 (-11%) | .399 (+4%) | .719 (-3%) | -151.7 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 43 | 142 | 16 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 27 | .268 | .254 (+5%) | .318 (-2%) | .405 (+6%) | .724 (+2%) | 41.6 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 94 | 289 | 30 | 65 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 36 | 1 | 16 | 56 | .225 | .253 (-11%) | .317 (-15%) | .396 (avg) | .714 (-6%) | -346.4 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 142 | 478 | 62 | 134 | 29 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 3 | 39 | 99 | .280 | .251 (+12%) | .313 (+9%) | .386 (+10%) | .700 (+10%) | 969.9 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 106 | 333 | 38 | 82 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 4 | 23 | 69 | .246 | .254 (-3%) | .316 (-7%) | .404 (-8%) | .721 (-8%) | -432.5 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 126 | 385 | 43 | 110 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 57 | 6 | 23 | 70 | .286 | .255 (+12%) | .321 (+2%) | .417 (+5%) | .738 (+4%) | 196.2 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 82 | 236 | 34 | 68 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 53 | 2 | 25 | 55 | .288 | .254 (+13%) | .324 (+11%) | .425 (+22%) | .750 (+17%) | 760.6 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 29 | 84 | 11 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 12 | .321 | .247 (+30%) | .318 (+24%) | .409 (+10%) | .727 (+16%) | 257.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 688 | 2,159 | 261 | 578 | 132 | 10 | 64 | 296 | 20 | 150 | 437 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 1,295 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (688 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 342 | 1047 | 131 | 286 | 29 | 162 | .273 |
| Away | 346 | 1112 | 130 | 292 | 35 | 134 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 | CLE | OAK | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-30 | CLE | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-29 | CLE | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-27 | CLE | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-26 | CLE | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-25 | CLE | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-24 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-23 | CLE | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-06-22 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018-06-19 | CLE | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Lonnie Chisenhall's recorded salaries total $5,978,700 over 4 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chisenhall's career ran from 2011 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2012.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $5,978,700 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2007 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lonnie Chisenhall (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Lonnie Chisenhall: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lonnie Chisenhall debuted on June 27, 2011 and played a final game on July 1, 2018. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Indians from 2011 to 2018. The bio lists Chisenhall as a third baseman who threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 190 pounds. Chisenhall was born on October 4, 1988, in Morehead City, NC, USA. The given name on file is Lonnie David Chisenhall.
Chisenhall's career batting table shows 688 games, 2,159 at bats and 578 hits, a .268 average; the totals also include 64 home runs, 296 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Chisenhall got on base at a .320 rate and slugged .427 (.747 OPS). Over the seasons Chisenhall played, league hitters batted .253; the .268 career figure is 5.7% above that. The single-season home run high is 13, set in 2014. 2014 produced Chisenhall's most hits, 134 of them for the Cleveland Indians. In 2016, a season of regular play, Chisenhall hit .286 while the league hit .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lonnie Chisenhall
- What years did Lonnie Chisenhall play?
- Lonnie Chisenhall played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2018.
- Was Lonnie Chisenhall a pitcher?
- No. Lonnie Chisenhall was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lonnie Chisenhall hit?
- Lonnie Chisenhall hit 64 career home runs with 578 hits.
- What teams did Lonnie Chisenhall play for?
- Lonnie Chisenhall played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (2011–2018).
- What were Lonnie Chisenhall's career stats?
- In 688 games, Lonnie Chisenhall had 578 hits, 64 home runs, 296 RBI, 261 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- How much did Lonnie Chisenhall earn in his career?
- Lonnie Chisenhall's recorded salaries total $5,978,700 over 4 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Chisenhall's career ran from 2011 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011 and 2012.
- What was Lonnie Chisenhall's salary?
- Lonnie Chisenhall's last recorded salary was $2,725,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $2,725,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $492,900, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2016.
- What position did Lonnie Chisenhall play?
- Lonnie Chisenhall played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lonnie Chisenhall and how much did he weigh?
- Lonnie Chisenhall was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Lonnie Chisenhall hit each season?
- Lonnie Chisenhall's home runs by season: 7 in 2011, 5 in 2012, 11 in 2013, 13 in 2014, 7 in 2015, 8 in 2016, 12 in 2017, and 1 in 2018. His most in one season was 13, in 2014.
- What was Lonnie Chisenhall's career batting average?
- Lonnie Chisenhall batted .268 over his career, with 578 hits in 2,159 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lonnie Chisenhall have?
- Lonnie Chisenhall drove in 296 runs in his career.
- Is Lonnie Chisenhall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lonnie Chisenhall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.