Mike Lansing
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2001)
Mike Lansing was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001 for the Montreal Expos, the Colorado Rockies, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,110 career games, he hit .271 with 1,124 hits, 84 home runs, and 440 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-07
- Last Game
- 2001-09-08
Full name: Michael Thomas Lansing
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | 4,150 | 554 | 1,124 | 254 | 17 | 84 | 440 | 119 | 299 | 570 | .271 | .324 | .401 | .725 | -3,266 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons β 5.3% below league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons β 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | NL | 141 | 491 | 64 | 141 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 23 | 46 | 56 | .287 | .265 (+8%) | .332 (+6%) | .403 (-9%) | .735 (-2%) | -64.9 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | 106 | 394 | 44 | 105 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 12 | 30 | 37 | .266 | .269 (-1%) | .338 (-3%) | .424 (-13%) | .763 (-9%) | -546.4 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | 127 | 467 | 47 | 119 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 62 | 27 | 28 | 65 | .255 | .266 (-5%) | .337 (-11%) | .417 (-6%) | .755 (-8%) | -746.4 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | 159 | 641 | 99 | 183 | 40 | 2 | 11 | 53 | 23 | 44 | 85 | .285 | .269 (+6%) | .340 (avg) | .426 (-5%) | .767 (-3%) | -262.0 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 144 | 572 | 86 | 161 | 45 | 2 | 20 | 70 | 11 | 45 | 92 | .281 | .266 (+5%) | .336 (avg) | .419 (+13%) | .756 (+7%) | 737.6 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 153 | 584 | 73 | 161 | 39 | 2 | 12 | 66 | 10 | 39 | 88 | .276 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (-3%) | .420 (-2%) | .755 (-3%) | -297.5 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 35 | 145 | 24 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 22 | .310 | .271 (+14%) | .344 (avg) | .433 (+5%) | .778 (+3%) | 51.2 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 90 | 365 | 62 | 94 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 47 | 8 | 31 | 49 | .258 | .270 (-5%) | .344 (-9%) | .437 (-4%) | .782 (-6%) | -436.7 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 49 | 139 | 10 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 26 | .194 | .270 (-28%) | .344 (-33%) | .437 (-49%) | .782 (-42%) | -436.7 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 106 | 352 | 45 | 88 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 3 | 22 | 50 | .250 | .263 (-5%) | .332 (-12%) | .426 (-10%) | .758 (-11%) | -682.8 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 1,110 | 4,150 | 554 | 1,124 | 254 | 17 | 84 | 440 | 119 | 299 | 570 | .271 | — | — | — | — | -2,684 | ||
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 (1110 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 548 | 2010 | 296 | 569 | 45 | 239 | .283 |
| Away | 562 | 2140 | 258 | 555 | 39 | 201 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-08 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-07 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-06 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-05 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-09-04 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-09-01 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-31 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-08-30 | BOS | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-29 | BOS | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 893 | 851 | 1848 | 2344 | 59 | 555 |
| 3B | 110 | 99 | 60 | 226 | 16 | 23 |
| SS | 143 | 110 | 171 | 310 | 18 | 66 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MON | 2B | 25 | 15 | 35 | 52 | 4 | 11 |
| 1993 | MON | 3B | 81 | 74 | 50 | 162 | 13 | 19 |
| 1993 | MON | SS | 51 | 34 | 51 | 122 | 7 | 23 |
| 1994 | MON | 2B | 82 | 75 | 144 | 206 | 6 | 47 |
| 1994 | MON | 3B | 27 | 25 | 10 | 64 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | MON | SS | 12 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 | MON | 2B | 127 | 127 | 306 | 373 | 6 | 77 |
| 1995 | MON | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 2B | 159 | 158 | 347 | 393 | 11 | 85 |
| 1996 | MON | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | MON | 2B | 144 | 143 | 279 | 395 | 9 | 95 |
| 1998 | COL | 2B | 153 | 148 | 345 | 425 | 10 | 116 |
| 1998 | COL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | COL | 2B | 35 | 35 | 91 | 98 | 2 | 40 |
| 2000 | COL | 2B | 88 | 86 | 175 | 221 | 7 | 57 |
| 2000 | BOS | 2B | 49 | 38 | 73 | 106 | 0 | 12 |
| 2000 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | BOS | 2B | 31 | 26 | 53 | 75 | 4 | 15 |
| 2001 | BOS | SS | 76 | 71 | 108 | 172 | 10 | 37 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 893 |
| Third Base | 110 |
| Shortstop | 143 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BOS | AL | $6,250,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $6,250,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $5,750,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $3,950,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $315,000 |
| 1995 | MON | NL | $250,000 |
| 1994 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,774,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Lansing (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Lansing: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 7, 1993 and the final game on September 8, 2001, Mike Lansing built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (1993 to 1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998 through 2000), and the Boston Red Sox (2000 to 2001). Lansing is listed as a second baseman at 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio says Lansing both batted and threw right-handed. Lansing was born on April 3, 1968, in Rawlins, WY, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Thomas.
The batting record for Lansing: 1,110 games, 1,124 hits in 4,150 at bats, and a .271 average, adding 84 home runs, 440 runs batted in, and 119 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .324 and .401 give Lansing a career OPS of .725. The .271 career average is close to the .268 the league hit across the same seasons. No season beat the 20 home runs Lansing hit in 1997. 1996 produced Lansing's most hits, 183 of them for the Montreal Expos. On the bases, the high point was 27 steals in 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Lansing
- What years did Mike Lansing play?
- Mike Lansing played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001.
- Was Mike Lansing a pitcher?
- No. Mike Lansing was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Lansing hit?
- Mike Lansing hit 84 career home runs with 1124 hits.
- What was Mike Lansing's career batting average?
- Mike Lansing batted .271 over his career, with 1,124 hits in 4,150 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Lansing have?
- Mike Lansing drove in 440 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Lansing in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Lansing has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.