Chappy Lane
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1884)
Chappy Lane was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884 for the Pittsburg Alleghenys and the Toledo Blue Stockings, a span of 3 seasons. In 114 career games, he hit .202 with 86 hits and 4 home runs.
- 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
- R / —
- Height / Weight
- — / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/9/1901 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-16
- Last Game
- 1884-09-09
Full name: George M. Lane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 426 | 52 | 86 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .202 | .220 | .300 | .521 | -875 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OBP .220 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.
Career OPS .521 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 57 | 211 | 26 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | .175 | .248 (-29%) | .275 (-28%) | .329 (-18%) | .605 (-23%) | -655.9 |
| 1884 | TL1 | AA | 57 | 215 | 26 | 49 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .228 | .243 (-6%) | .278 (-13%) | .327 (+1%) | .606 (-6%) | -219.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 114 | 426 | 52 | 86 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -875 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 88 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Chappy Lane: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chappy Lane debuted on May 16, 1882 and played a final game on September 9, 1884. By club, Lane's seasons break down as the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882) and the Toledo Blue Stockings (1884). Lane is listed as a first baseman. Lane died on October 9, 1901, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. On the record, Chappy Lane was born George M. Lane.
In 114 games and 426 at bats, Lane batted .202 with 86 hits; the totals also include 4 homers. Reaching base at a .220 clip and slugging .300, Lane finished with a .521 OPS. Measured against the leagues Lane played in, the .202 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 17.5% below the league. The OPS comparison is .521 to a league .606, 14.1% below average. Lane collected a career-high 49 hits in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .228 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chappy Lane
- What years did Chappy Lane play?
- Chappy Lane played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1884.
- Was Chappy Lane a pitcher?
- No. Chappy Lane was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chappy Lane hit?
- Chappy Lane hit 4 career home runs with 86 hits.
- What teams did Chappy Lane play for?
- Chappy Lane played for 2 teams: the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882) and the Toledo Blue Stockings (1884).
- What were Chappy Lane's career stats?
- In 114 games, Chappy Lane had 86 hits, 4 home runs, and 52 runs, with a .202 batting average.
- What position did Chappy Lane play?
- Chappy Lane played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How much did Chappy Lane weigh?
- Chappy Lane was listed at 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Chappy Lane hit each season?
- Chappy Lane's home runs by season: 3 in 1882 and 1 in 1884. His most in one season was 3, in 1882.
- What was Chappy Lane's career batting average?
- Chappy Lane batted .202 over his career, with 86 hits in 426 at bats.
- Is Chappy Lane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chappy Lane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.