Carney Lansford
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Carney Ray Lansford
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- High School Wilcox High School
- Debut April 8, 1978
- Final Game October 4, 1992
- Born February 7, 1957 in San Jose, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
The brother of Jody Lansford and Phil Lansford, Carney Lansford had the most successful baseball career in his family. He was the 1981 American League batting champion and came close in 1989, finishing second in the league. He had a fifteen-year major league career, getting over 2,000 hits.
The most similar players, according to the similarity scores method, are Bill Madlock and Terry Pendleton.
After his playing career ended, Lansford spent time on the coaching staff of Tony LaRussa with the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. He is now hitting coach for the San Francisco Giants. A son, Jared Lansford, is a minor-league pitcher for the A's. Another son, Josh Lansford is a third baseman in the Chicago Cubs system.
Carney played the role of "Kenny 'Hit or Die' Kesey" in the movie Angels in the Outfield.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1988)
- AL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1981)
- AL Batting Average Leader (1981)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1979)
- Won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1989
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Edmonton Trappers | Pacific Coast League | 65-74 | 11th (t) | Anaheim Angels |
