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Name Team Age
John Lanier Retired (1983, Age 34) Died (2025, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 4, Pick 49
(1970)
RF B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Orlando Cepeda League (A) 0 2 years (79 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 7/4/1949
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 1
Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (---)
(3.8 %) (1.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1983-11-01John Lanier has retired from the New York Drifters
1982-04-01The Chicago Drifters have promoted Nestor Leppert to the major league team. The Chicago Drifters have promoted John Lanier to the major league team.
1982-04-01The Chicago Drifters have acquired John Lanier from the waiver wire. The Chicago Drifters have waived Johnny Carter.
1981-05-28The New York Apaches have waived John Lanier.
1981-05-10The New York Apaches have promoted Jack Sterrett to the major league team. The New York Apaches have designated John Lanier for assignment.
1981-04-01The New York Apaches have promoted John Lanier to the major league team.
1980-10-21The New York Coconuts have acquired John Lanier from the waiver wire.
1980-04-01The Washington Filibusters have waived John Lanier.
1979-05-09The Washington Filibusters have designated John Lanier for assignment.
1978-09-20The Washington Filibusters have promoted John Lanier to the major league team. The Washington Filibusters have sent Ted Joiner to the minors.
1978-04-10The Washington Filibusters have acquired John Lanier from the waiver wire.
1977-07-12The Pittsburgh Hells Angels have waived John Lanier.
1971-06-13A trade has been completed between the Chicago Wonders and the Brooklyn Hells Angels. The Brooklyn Hells Angels receive Hub Amaro, John Lanier, Draft Pick - 1972 Round 3 (CHA) from the Chicago Wonders in exchange for Frank Buchanan.