John Lannan

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2⁄3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day. [5] After a stretch of two weeks in June, where in three games, he compiled a 10.38 earned run average while allowing 38 base runners in 13 innings, on June 21, 2010, Lannan was optioned to the class AA Harrisburg Senators. [4] He was sent to AA rather than AAA because he had previously worked well with Harrisburg pitching coach Randy Tomlin. [4] He had gone 2–5 with a 5.76 earned run average in 14 start before being sent down. In the minors, he compiled a 4.20 earned run average in 7 games started with 28 strikeouts and a 1–4 record. The Nationals later recalled Lannan in August to take the place of the injured Stephen Strasburg (who later had Tommy John surgery). He finished the season with a total of 143.1 IP, an 8–8 record, a 4.65 earned run average, and 71 strikeouts in 25 games started.

Lannan pitching for the Washington Nationals in 2011 John Lannan (31).jpg
Lannan pitching for the Washington Nationals in 2011

On July 22, 2011, Lannan hit his first career home run off Hiroki Kuroda of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a two-run home run, giving the Nationals a 3–0 lead, en route to a 7–2 win at Dodger Stadium. The southpaw pitched to a 3.70 earned run average in 33 starts (184+2⁄3 innings pitched) plus 106 strikeouts, and a 10–13 record.

Lannan failed to earn a spot in the Nationals' 2012 starting rotation, losing the competition for the fifth slot to Ross Detwiler, and was optioned to AAA Syracuse to start the season. Lannan requested a trade to depart from the Washington Nationals. [6] He was called up to the Nationals on July 21 to start against the Atlanta Braves. [7] Lannan made a minor change in his mechanics in AAA, resulting in a sharper downward angle on his throwing motion. The tweak appeared to have a positive effect, as Lannan's last two starts in the minors were complete-game shutouts. [8]

Lannan was called up again as part of the Nationals' 2012 September call-ups, [9] filling the starting rotation job of Stephen Strasburg after Strasburg was shut down in early September. [8] From September 12 through October 1, Lannan accrued a 4.58 earned run average in 192⁄3 innings over four starts, striking out 10 batters and allowing 24 hits, 7 bases on balls and 10 earned runs. He did not pitch in the 2012 postseason. At AAA, he tossed three complete games (two shutouts) over 24 starts with a 9–11 record, 86 strikeouts, and a 4.30 earned run average. In total, he started just six games (32+2⁄3 innings pitched) for Washington, resulting in a 4–1 record in addition to 17 strikeouts and a 4.13 earned run average.

On November 30, 2012, Lannan was non-tendered by the Nationals, making him an unrestricted free-agent. [10]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 18, 2012, Lannan signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that included up to an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses. [11] Lannan initially was hesitant to sign with the Phillies, but after chatting with former Nationals' teammate Laynce Nix, who was with the Phillies, he was excited to sign. Phillies general manager Rubén Amaro, Jr. commented,

He is a solid veteran who has always been a strike thrower ... it is very important to have as much starting pitching depth as possible. I think this year John has provided that.

Lannan was happy to sign with a northeast team due to their hard-nosed mentality, but previously, he had a "unique" history with the Phillies including being ejected in his major league debut, which he made at Citizens Bank Park, during which he hit Chase Utley and Ryan Howard in consecutive at bats. In starts against the Phillies after that incident, he had a career record of 3 wins, 13 losses and a 5.53 earned run average. He made the Phillies rotation out of spring training as the fifth starter, and pitched reliably for the Phillies including one stretch in July during which he allowed only one earned run in 16 innings pitched. [12]

During his 14th start of the season, Lannan exited in the second inning with a left knee injury. Later, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to tendinosis in his left knee. [13] At that point in the season, he had a three win, six loss season with an earned run average of 5.33. [14] On August 20, 2013, the Phillies announced that Lannan would miss the remainder of the season with what their assistant general manager Scott Proefrock called a "ruptured tendon", which the team physician said would require surgery. [15]

In October 2013, the Phillies outrighted Lannan, which he refused, making him a free agent. [16]

New York Mets

On January 18, 2014, the Mets signed Lannan to a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training. Out of camp, he earned a job in the bullpen. [17] However, he was subsequently outrighted off the roster when Daisuke Matsuzaka was called up from the minor leagues. [18] Lannan elected free agency in October 2014. [19]

Colorado Rockies

On November 18, 2014, the Colorado Rockies signed Lannan to a minor league contract, with an invite to major league Spring training.

Kansas City Royals

On December 14, 2015, Lannan signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.

Second Stint With Nationals

On February 27, 2017, Lannan signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. [20] He was released on June 8, 2017.

Long Island Ducks

On June 19, 2017, Lannan signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He announced his retirement on August 13, 2017. [21]

Coaching career

On March 8, 2021, Lannan was announced as the mental performance coach for the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. [22]

On January 12, 2024, Lannan was promoted to the major league coaching staff when he was announced as the Major League mental performance coach for the team. [23]

Pitching style

Lannan threw five pitches, the primary one being a two-seam fastball at 89–91 mph. He also threw a four-seam fastball (88–91), a slider (79–83), a curveball (74–77), and a changeup (84–88). His repertoire against left-handed hitters consisted mostly of fastballs and sliders, while he added the changeup against right-handers. He relied most heavily on his slider in two-strike counts. [24]

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John Lannan
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Lannan with the New York Mets
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Born: (1984-09-27) September 27, 1984 (age 39)
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July 26, 2007, for the Washington Nationals
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