Lance Cormier
Born: 8/19/1980 in Lafayette, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-06-19 | Final Game: 2011-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Lance Robert Cormier
Biography
Lance Cormier, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 until 2011. Over the course of his career, Cormier showcased his skills with a record of 24 wins and 28 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. He recorded a total of 276 strikeouts and finished his career with 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever.
Cormier played in an era marked by a dynamic offensive environment, where pitchers faced increasing challenges from powerful lineups. Despite these challenges, he carved out a role for himself in the league, earning respect for his resilience and competitive spirit. His journey through various teams provided him with a wealth of experience that contributed to his development as a pitcher. Cormier's career, while not adorned with accolades, reflected the tenacity that many players display as they navigate the rigors of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 28 | 290 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 468.7 | 537 | 264 | 65 | 227 | 276 | 5.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 1 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.3 | 62 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 8.14 | - |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 7 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 | 86 | 45 | 43 | 63 | 5.11 | - |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 4 | 5 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 90 | 40 | 39 | 43 | 4.89 | -998.2 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 2 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 56 | 36 | 22 | 27 | 7.09 | -4130.2 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 3 | 3 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.7 | 78 | 32 | 34 | 46 | 4.02 | 517.8 |
| 2009 | TBR | AL | 3 | 3 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 77.3 | 75 | 28 | 25 | 36 | 3.26 | - |
| 2010 | TBR | AL | 4 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 68 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 3.92 | - |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 9.88 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.106 | 0.143 | 0.128 | 0.271 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 67 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 29 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TBR | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TBR | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 290 | 24 | 36 | 65 | 4 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | P | 17 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 67 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | ATL | P | 29 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | P | 10 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 45 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | TBA | P | 53 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | TBA | P | 60 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | LAN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 290 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $1,200,000 |
| 2010 | TBA | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2009 | TBA | AL | $675,000 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | $405,000 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | $345,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,825,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |