Johnny Lavin
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Johnny Lavin was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the St. Louis Browns. In 16 career games, he hit .212 with 11 hits.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Born
- 1856 in Troy, NY, USA
- Died
- 12/7/1893 in Troy, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-09-10
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: John Lavin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 52 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .212 | .268 | .250 | .518 | -84 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OPS .518 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 16 | 52 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .212 | .243 (-13%) | .278 (-4%) | .327 (-24%) | .606 (-15%) | -84.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 52 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -84 | ||
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 |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Lavin
- Was Johnny Lavin a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Lavin was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Johnny Lavin hit?
- Johnny Lavin hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Johnny Lavin's career batting average?
- Johnny Lavin batted .212 over his career, with 11 hits in 52 at bats.
- Is Johnny Lavin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Lavin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Johnny Lavin play for?
- Johnny Lavin played for the St. Louis Browns.