Red Lanning
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916)
Red Lanning was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1916 for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 19 career games, he hit .182 with 6 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/13/1962 in Bristol, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-06-20
- Last Game
- 1916-08-05
Full name: Lester Alfred Lanning
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 9 | .182 | .372 | .242 | .615 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .372 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.
Career OPS .615 vs. league average .641 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 19 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 19 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 8.14 | 2.78 (-193%) | -1053.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.1 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 8.14 | — | -1,053 | ||
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 (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .176 |
| Away | 9 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Away | 5 | 19.1 | 36 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 9.31 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-05 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-08-02 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-30 | PHA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-27 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-26 | PHA | SLA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-25 | PHA | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-18 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-07-15 | PHA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-07-12 | PHA | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-08 | PHA | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-05 | PHA | CLE | — | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-02 | PHA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-30 | PHA | CHW | L | 8.0 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 1916-07-26 | PHA | SLA | — | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916-07-25 | PHA | SLA | L | 1.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-07-18 | PHA | CHW | L | 5.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | Middletown | CT | 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916 |
Red Lanning: the record in brief
According to the bio, Red Lanning debuted on June 20, 1916 and played a final game on August 5, 1916. Lanning's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. Lanning, born on May 13, 1895, in Harvard, IL, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. Lanning died on June 13, 1962, in Bristol, CT, USA. Lanning's full given name, per the bio, is Lester Alfred Lanning.
Lanning finished with 6 hits from 33 at bats in 19 games, which works out to .182, along with 1 runs batted in. Lanning's career OPS of .615 combines a .372 on-base mark with .242 slugging. Set against a .249 league average for the same years, Lanning's .182 average sits 26.8% below it. The season table holds a single row: 1916 with the Philadelphia Athletics, 19 games, 33 at bats and 6 hits.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Lanning
- Was Red Lanning a pitcher?
- No. Red Lanning was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 6 career games.
- How many home runs did Red Lanning hit?
- Red Lanning hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Red Lanning play for?
- Red Lanning played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1916).
- What were Red Lanning's career stats?
- In 19 games, Red Lanning had 6 hits, 1 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Red Lanning play?
- Red Lanning played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Red Lanning and how much did he weigh?
- Red Lanning was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Red Lanning's career batting average?
- Red Lanning batted .182 over his career, with 6 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Red Lanning have?
- Red Lanning drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Red Lanning's career ERA?
- Red Lanning finished with a 8.14 career ERA, going 0-3 with 9 strikeouts.
- Is Red Lanning in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Lanning has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.