Rick Lancellotti
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1990)
Rick Lancellotti was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1990 for the San Diego Padres, the San Francisco Giants, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 36 career games, he hit .169 with 11 hits, 2 home runs, and 11 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-08-27
- Last Game
- 1990-08-18
Full name: Richard Anthony Lancellotti
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 65 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .169 | .191 | .292 | .483 | 0 |
Career AVG .169 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.
Career OBP .191 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.
Career SLG .292 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career OPS .483 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SDN | NL | 17 | 39 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 15 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 36 | 65 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 18 | .169 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 38 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .132 |
| Away | 15 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 7 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-18 | BOS | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-12 | BOS | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990-08-11 | BOS | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-08-10 | BOS | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-02 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-01 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | SFG | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-25 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-24 | SFG | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-23 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | Glassboro | NJ | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Rick Lancellotti: the record in brief
Rick Lancellotti's major league career runs from a debut on August 27, 1982 to a final game on August 18, 1990. Club by club, the record runs the San Diego Padres (1982), the San Francisco Giants (1986), and the Boston Red Sox (1990). Lancellotti played primarily as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. Born on July 5, 1956, in Providence, RI, USA, Lancellotti was listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds. Rick Lancellotti was the playing name; the full given name is Richard Anthony.
Lancellotti's career batting table shows 36 games, 65 at bats and 11 hits, a .169 average, adding 2 homers and 11 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .191 and .292 give Lancellotti a career OPS of .483. Over the seasons Lancellotti played, league hitters batted .259; the .169 career figure is 34.6% below that. In OPS terms, Lancellotti's .483 stands 32.3% below the league's .715. The hits column peaks at 7, in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rick Lancellotti
- What years did Rick Lancellotti play?
- Rick Lancellotti played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1990.
- Was Rick Lancellotti a pitcher?
- No. Rick Lancellotti was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rick Lancellotti hit?
- Rick Lancellotti hit 2 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Rick Lancellotti's career batting average?
- Rick Lancellotti batted .169 over his career, with 11 hits in 65 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rick Lancellotti have?
- Rick Lancellotti drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Rick Lancellotti in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rick Lancellotti has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.