The A’s became a power going to three consecutive World Series (1988-90), winning the 1989 World Series title. Lansford was a huge part of Oakland’s success during that time, and while he was an only All-Star once (1988), he was one of the better all-around Third Baseman in the AL during Oakland’s run as the American League’s elite.
Lanford would retire after the 1992 Season and would collect 1,317 Hits for Oakland.
36. Carney Lansford
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: February 7, 1957 in San Jose, CA USA
- Weight: 195 lbs.
- Height: 6'2"
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Debut: April 08, 1978
- Final Game: October 04, 1992
| AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14316 | 2014 | 4148 | 302 | 1748 | 448 | 0.290 |
Carney Lansford joined Oakland in 1983 two years removed after winning the Batting Title with the Boston Red Sox.
Lansford would not win a Batting Title as an Athletic, but he batted .300 in his first two years in Oakland and would do so again in 1989. Lansford played good defense at Third Base, and he had a beautiful blend of power and speed, showcasing five seasons of at least 10 Home Runs, peaking at 19 in both 1986 and 1987. He would also have five straight 16 or more Stolen Base seasons (1986-90) with Oakland, which was surprising considering he went the four years prior without reaching the double-digit mark.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Third Base
- Acquired: Traded from the Boston Red Sox with Jerry King and Garry Hancock for Tony Armas and Jeff Newman 12/6/82.
- Departed: Retired after the 1992 Season.
- Games Played: 1203
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Notable Statistics: 617 Runs Scored
1,317 Hits
201 Doubles
23 Triples
94 Home Runs
548 Runs Batted In
146 Stolen Bases
.288/.343/.404 Slash Line
27.3 bWAR
29 Playoff Games
15 Runs Scored
34 Hits
3 Doubles
0 Triples
2 Home Runs
15 Runs Batted In
3 Stolen Bases
.306/.358/.387 Slash Line -
Major Accolades and Awards:
World Series Champion (1989)
All-Star (1988)
Hutch Award (1992)
Most Total Zone Runs by a Third Baseman (1987)
Highest Fielding Percentage by a Third Baseman (1987, 1988 & 1990)
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