John Lannan
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Born: Sep 27, 1984
- Debut: July 26, 2007
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206.1 | 9 | 0 | 89 | 3.88 |
Newsbreakers
September 30, 2009
John Lannan allowed just two earned runs in seven innings on Wednesday night, taking a no-decision as the Nats rallied for a 7-4 win over the Mets at home.
Our View:
Lannan has now gone seven innings in three straight starts. If tonight was his last start of the season, he went 9-13 with a 3.88 ERA in 33 2009 starts.
September 25, 2009
John Lannan pitched well in tonight's 4-1 loss to the Braves at Nationals Park, as he only allowed two runs (none earned) on six hits over seven innings. He had three walks with six strikeouts.
Our View:
Lannan was dealt his 13th loss due to poor run support, and only notched one win over his last nine starts.
September 19, 2009
John Lannan was hit with the loss on Saturday as Washington fell to the Mets 3-2. Lannan went seven innings and allowed three runs on five hits while walking one and striking out three.
Our View:
Lannan is 9-12 on the season, but he has been much better than his record would indicate. His 4.07 ERA is very respectable, but wins can be tough to come by when you play for the Nats.
September 13, 2009
John Lannan held the Marlins to one run on six hits and a walk over five innings on Sunday. He fanned three and earned his ninth win of the season with the 7-2 drubbing.
Our View:
It looked like the Nats had a promising hurler in Lannan until August hit and he had a 6.92 ERA for the month. He has yet to really put it together since then, but Sunday's effort was a start.
September 8, 2009
John Lannan allowed four earned runs in 6.2 innings on Tuesday night, falling to 8-11, as the Nations lost 5-3 to the Phillies at home.
Our View:
Lannan has now failed to win in six straight starts, with his last victory coming on August 5. He is 0-3 with a 7.67 ERA during that span.
September 2, 2009
John Lannan got knocked around by the light-hitting Padres on Wednesday. He allowed five runs on six hits and four walks over just five innings in a 7-0 loss.
Our View:
Lannan dropped to 8-10 on the season and, after a solid first four months, now has an ERA over 7.00 since August 5th. His fantasy value is plummeting.
August 28, 2009
John Lannan was very sharp on Friday night, allowing just two Cardinal runs in eight innings, but would take a no-decision as Albert Pujols hit a walk-off home run off of Jason Bergmann in the ninth inning.
Our View:
The outing was a marked improvement on his last one - a 1.2 inning, seven run disaster against the Brewers. Through 27 starts and 168.2 innings this season, he now has a 3.95 ERA.
August 24, 2009
John Lannan is slated to pitch on regular rest Thursday against the Cubs, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
The Nats were considering using Lannan Tuesday against Chicago as he only threw 43 pitches in his last start Saturday, but decided to keep him on regular rest.
August 16, 2009
John Lannan did not factor into the decision on Sunday as the Nationals beat the Reds by a score of 5-4. Lannan went 5.2 innings and allowed four runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out two.
Our View:
Lannan was just ok today, but his offense was good enough to get the win. Lannan has struggled a bit in his last two outings, but stick with him for now unless he continues to struggle.
August 11, 2009
John Lannan had his first bad outing in over a month on Tuesday, helping to end the Nationals' eight-game winning streak in the process. The young lefty allowed six run in just 4.2 innings, as the Braves beat the Nats 8-1 in Atlanta.
Our View:
Both Lannan and the Nats were bound to lose at some point, and one bad outing isn't nearly enough for you to drop the the talented young hurler from your roster.
August 5, 2009
John Lannan helped the Nats start a winning streak over the Marlins on Wednesday night, pitching six tough innings to earn his eighth win as Washington won 5-4 at home.
Our View:
Lannan has quietly been one of the NL East's best starters this season, and could be a part of the Nationals' rotation for a long, long time.
July 31, 2009
John Lannan was tagged for five earned runs on nine hits over seven innings in Friday's 5-4 loss at Pittsburgh. He had one walk and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Lannan now has a losing record at 7-8, but allowed two or less earned runs in each of his previous three outings, and is worth consideration in NL-only leagues for his next battle from the bump.
July 26, 2009
John Lannan pithed eight sharp innings of one run ball on Sunday, but took a no-decision as it took ten innings for the Nats to defeat the Padres 3-2.
Our View:
Lannan has now gone eight innings in three of his last five starts. Unless you're planning on a lot of wins, he's turned into a great option in all formats.
July 21, 2009
John Lannan dominated the hapless and undermanned Mets on Tuesday night, tossing a seven-hit, complete game shutout, as the Nats crusied to a 4-0 victory at home.
Our View:
It was Lannan's second complete game this season, and first career shutout. He has a solid 3.38 ERA, and routinely goes deep into games. He is officially worth an add in all formats.
July 16, 2009
John Lannan gave up three runs (two earned) on seven hits over 6.2 innings in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Cubs at Nationals Park. He had one walk and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Lannan had a decent outing, but was dealt a loss due to poor run support from his teammates. He holds a 3.64 ERA, and would likely have more than six wins if he pitched for a better team.
July 9, 2009
John Lannan was tagged for five earned runs on 11 hits over five innings in Thursday's 9-4 loss at Houston. He had one walk and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Lannan falls to 6-6, and has allowed three or more earned runs in each of his last four starts. He should only be employed in NL-only leagues for his next turn in the Nats' rotation.
July 4, 2009
John Lannan moved to 6-5 on the year Saturday as he picked up the win in the Nationals' 5-3 defeat of the Braves. Lannan went eight innings and allowed three runs on nine hits while walking one and striking out one.
Our View:
Lannan continues to pitch well, but his lines are never overwelmingly impressive. He can be useful in all leagues, but his value isn't great considering the low strikeout rate and the fact that he plays for the Nats.
June 28, 2009
John Lannan evened his record at 5-5 on Sunday as the Nationals beat the Orioles 5-3. Lannan went 7.1 innings and allowed three runs on six hits while walking three and striking out two.
Our View:
Lannan has been very good in the month of June, but his fantasy value is still mediocre. He doesn't strike many hitters out, but he usually pitches well enough to give his team a chance to win. Unfortunately, he will lose many of those games since he pitches for the Nats.
June 23, 2009
John Lannan was largely ineffective on Tuesday, despite only allowing three runs in 6.1 innings to the Red Sox. He gave up nine hits and walked two, while only striking out three, as the Nationals eventually lost 11-3.
Our View:
Lannan was coming off three impressive starts in a row, but is still an only o.k. fantasy option because of his lack of strikeouts and wins while pitching for the lowly Nats.
June 17, 2009
John Lannan lasted 8.1 innings against the Yankees on Wednesday as he picked up his fourth win of the season. He scattered five base runners and struck four in the game. He generated 15 ground balls against six fly balls.
Our View:
Lannan has had a good season all around, but he's been at his best in these last three starts. He's thrown 23.1 innings, including a complete game, and he's allowed only three runs. However, he's a poor strikeout pitcher and he pitches in Washington - both variables working against his fantasy value.
June 11, 2009
John Lannan allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over six innings in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Reds at Nationals Park. He had two walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
This was a strong outing for Lannan, but was forced to take a no-decision rather than a win as the Nationals were trailing 2-1 when he exited. Lannan is worth consideration for NL-only leagues in his next turn in the rotation, as he has allowed one or less earned runs in each of his last two starts.
June 6, 2009
John Lannan moved to 3-5 on the season after his win on Saturday against the Mets. Lannan threw nine innings and allowed one unearned run on four hits while walking three and striking out two.
Our View:
Lannan has shown flashes of being a really good pitcher this season, and the Lannan we saw today needs to be the one that shows up every time out. His fantasy value is fairly low, but a few more starts like this may change that.
May 20, 2009
John Lannan put together a solid outing on Wednesday, but the Nationals fell to the Pirates 2-1. Lannan went seven innings and allowed one run on seven hits while walking two and striking out five.
Our View:
The Nats are going to need Lannan to be very good, because the rest of their rotation is in shambles. He is now the veteran of the rotation, so the Nats will need him to step up and be the ace of this team.
May 15, 2009
John Lannan pitched well for the Nationals on Friday, but his team fell in 12 innings to the Phillies 10-6. Lannan went 5.2 innings and allowed three runs on six hits while walking one and striking out two.
Our View:
Lannan isn't a strikeout master, but he tends to give decent starts most of the time. The Nats rarely give him much help, but he could help out a fantasy team in a pinch.
May 10, 2009
John Lannan walked six, but only allowed three hits as he shut out the Diamondbacks over six innings on Saturday. He earned his second win of the season as the Nationals squeaked by with a 2-1 win.
Our View:
Lannan's outing dropped his ERA to a respectable 3.89 on the season. He doesn't strike many hitters out and won't get many wins with the Nats, but he's worth a look in NL-only leagues if he keeps the ERA down.
May 4, 2009
John Lannan got some good run support on Monday as he picked up his first win of the season. Lannan went six innings and gave up three runs on nine hits while walking two.
Our View:
Lannan has been pitching much better as of late, and he finally got his first win tonight. He is worth a look if he is available, but his low strikeout rate and the team he plays for are both working against his fantasy value.
April 22, 2009
John Lannan tossed seven shutout innings in the Nationals 1-0 loss to the Braves on Wednesday. He struck out four batters while scattering seven base runners.
Our View:
Lannan has looked very good in his last two outings, both at home. If he was dropped in your league following his first two starts, he's worth adding. However, you may only want to start him at home for the time being.
April 17, 2009
Pitcher John Lannan held the Marlins to one run over 6.1 innings on Friday and struck out eight batters. Alas, his bullpen couldn't hold the slim lead, and Lannan took a no-decision.
Our View:
The southpaw was roughed up over his first two starts, and it's nice to see him settle in and look good. Lannan is not usually a strikeout artist, so he must have been really feeling it tonight.
April 6, 2009
John Lannan gave up six earned runs in three innings of work as the Nationals fell 12-6 to the Marlins on Monday. He gave up six hits, including two home runs, while striking out just one batter.
Our View:
Lannan may be the Nationals' ace, but he does not offer a lot of upside for fantasy owners. The Nationals figure to struggle for most of 2009, so a repeat of his poor 9-15 record from 2008 is possible.
March 27, 2009
John Lannan earned a quality start against the Mets on Friday, throwing six innings and allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk.
Our View:
Even though Lannan is Washington's number one starter, he'd most likely be a number five at best on a mixed league roster. Poor, poor Nationals.
March 22, 2009
John Lannan pitched six scoreless innings against the Astros on Sunday. He allowed four hits and struck out one.
Our View:
Lannan justified manager Manny Acta's recent decision to name him Washington's opening day starter, at least for a game. Then again, not much can be said for keeping a light-hitting Houston team scoreless in an exhibition game.
March 19, 2009
Nationals coach Manny Acta has named John Lannan his opening day starter, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Lannan has only made two starts and thrown six innings this spring, but that was all it took for Acta to be convinced. Then again, who else was he going to name? The Nationals staff is nothing to brag about, but Lannan did make 21 of 31 quality starts last season and finished with a 3.91 ERA. With a little more run support, he should be able to cut down on his 15 losses from a season ago. He knows how to induce groundballs and it is conceivable that the 24-year-old takes another step forward in 2009.
March 8, 2009
John Lannan had a mediocre outing Sunday against the Mets, pitching four innings while allowing two runs on four hits.
Our View:
Though it's still only exhibition baseball, Lannan is beginning to assert himself as a front-of-the-rotation pitcher in Washington. Over his past nine innings of work, he has allowed three runs on six hits.
March 3, 2009
John Lannan looked like his typical steady self in Washington's exhibition against Team Italy on Tuesday, going three innings of shutout ball with just one hit, one walk and no strikeouts.
Our View:
Lannan flew under the radar in his rookie year last season, not surprising given that he was on the Nationals, but was quite effective with a sub-4.00 ERA despite low strikeout totals. He's now given up just one hit and one walk without any runs over five innings in exhibition games thus far and could be a sleeper heading into the season.
February 25, 2009
John Lannan looked good opening up the Grapefruit League on Wednesday, pitching two perfect innings while striking out one.
Our View:
Lannan made 31 starts for Washington last season, going 9-15 with a 3.91 ERA in his rookie year. He should continue to improve, but playing for the Nationals might keep his record in check.
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