Dick Lines
Born: 8/17/1938 in Montreal, QC, CAN
MLB Debut: 1966-04-16 | Final Game: 1967-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Richard George Lines
Biography
Dick Lines was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but noteworthy career spanning from 1966 to 1967. Born in 1938, Lines played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. He showcased his talents primarily as a relief pitcher, demonstrating effectiveness on the mound with a career earned run average (ERA) of 2.83. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 7 losses, highlighting his ability to compete at the highest level.
Lines was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 103 strikeouts and contributing to his teams with 6 saves. His performance on the field reflected a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to control the game, and his statistics represent a solid contribution within a competitive pitching landscape. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, Dick Lines remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal era in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 168.7 | 146 | 53 | 10 | 48 | 103 | 2.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 5 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 83.0 | 63 | 21 | 24 | 49 | 2.28 | 1301.3 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 85.7 | 83 | 32 | 24 | 54 | 3.36 | 597.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.053 | 0.182 | 0.053 | 0.234 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 53 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 54 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 107 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | P | 53 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| 1967 | WS2 | P | 54 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 107 |