He was scouted by many NCAA Division I colleges, but chose to attend Louisiana State University (LSU).

[8] He signed with the Cubs and was assigned to the Eugene Emeralds of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, where he posted an 0–1 win–loss record with a 4.82 earned run average (ERA) in 9+1⁄3 innings pitched.

[10] He spent the 2018 season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League, going 6–8 with a 3.74 ERA in 23 starts.

[12] On July 31, 2019, the Cubs traded Lange and Paul Richan to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Nick Castellanos.

[17] On September 20, 2021, Lange recorded his first career save with a perfect 1–2–3 ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox.

[20] While Tigers manager A. J. Hinch resisted naming a full-time closer for the 2023 season, Lange made the most appearances for the team in save situations.