Rene Lachemann
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965-1968)
Rene Lachemann was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1968 for the Kansas City Athletics and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 118 career games, he hit .210 with 59 hits, 9 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 198 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1965-05-04
- Last Game
- 1968-06-08
Full name: Rene George Lachemann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 281 | 23 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 69 | .210 | .245 | .345 | .590 | -593 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .590 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 11.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 92 | 216 | 20 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 57 | .227 | .245 (-8%) | .310 (-15%) | .371 (+6%) | .682 (-4%) | -200.2 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | OAK | AL | 19 | 60 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .150 | .236 (-37%) | .298 (-41%) | .340 (-51%) | .638 (-46%) | -392.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 118 | 281 | 23 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 13 | 69 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -593 | ||
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 (118 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 138 | 8 | 31 | 2 | 10 | .225 |
| Away | 54 | 143 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 23 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-06-08 | OAK | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-06-07 | OAK | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-06-05 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-26 | OAK | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-21 | OAK | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1968-05-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-10 | OAK | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-03 | OAK | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968-05-01 | OAK | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 98 |
Rene Lachemann: the record in brief
May 4, 1965 and June 8, 1968 bracket Rene Lachemann's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Kansas City Athletics (1965 to 1966) and the Oakland Athletics (1968). Lachemann is listed as a catcher at 198 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Lachemann both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 4, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is Rene George Lachemann.
In 118 games and 281 at bats, Lachemann batted .210 with 59 hits, plus 9 home runs and 33 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .245 and .345 give Lachemann a career OPS of .590. Set against a .244 league average for the same years, Lachemann's .210 average sits 13.8% below it. In OPS terms, Lachemann's .590 stands 11.8% below the league's .669. The highest hit total in a season was 49, in 1965. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 1965, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rene Lachemann
- What years did Rene Lachemann play?
- Rene Lachemann played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1968.
- Was Rene Lachemann a pitcher?
- No. Rene Lachemann was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rene Lachemann hit?
- Rene Lachemann hit 9 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What teams did Rene Lachemann play for?
- Rene Lachemann played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1965–1966, 1968).
- What were Rene Lachemann's career stats?
- In 118 games, Rene Lachemann had 59 hits, 9 home runs, 33 RBI, and 23 runs, with a .210 batting average.
- What position did Rene Lachemann play?
- Rene Lachemann played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rene Lachemann and how much did he weigh?
- Rene Lachemann was listed at 6 feet and 198 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rene Lachemann hit each season?
- Rene Lachemann's home runs by season: 9 in 1965, 0 in 1966, and 0 in 1968. His most in one season was 9, in 1965.
- What was Rene Lachemann's career batting average?
- Rene Lachemann batted .210 over his career, with 59 hits in 281 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rene Lachemann have?
- Rene Lachemann drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Rene Lachemann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rene Lachemann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.