Larry Bearnarth

Born: 9/11/1940 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 1/1/2000 in Seminole, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-16 | Final Game: 1971-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Donald Bearnarth

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Biography

Larry Bearnarth was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1940, who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 until his retirement on May 30, 1971. Over the course of his career, Bearnarth compiled a record of 13 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. He recorded a total of 124 strikeouts and finished with 8 saves. Bearnarth was known for his ability to generate strikeouts, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound during an era that bridged the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Bearnarth's career unfolded during a time when baseball was undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the designated hitter rule and an increased emphasis on pitching depth in teams. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable arm in the bullpen were valued by the teams he played for. Bearnarth's journey through the league reflected the evolving landscape of baseball, and his performance provided a solid foundation for the players that followed in a rapidly changing game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	21	173	7	0	0	8	322.7	350	148	31	135	124	4.13	0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 17.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1963	NYN	NL	3	8	58	2	4	126.3	127	48	47	48	3.42	3.46 (+1%)	-697.8
1964	NYN	NL	5	5	44	1	3	78.0	79	36	38	31	4.15	3.58 (-16%)	-1521.6
1965	NYN	NL	3	5	40	3	1	60.7	75	31	28	16	4.60	3.50 (-31%)	-2086.9
1966	NYN	NL	2	3	29	1	0	54.7	59	27	20	27	4.45	3.52 (-26%)	-2507.7
1971	ATL	AL	0	0	2	0	0	3.0	10	6	2	2	18.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	62	4	10	3	1	0	3	0	1	25	0.161	0.188	0.242	0.429	0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1963	NYN	NL	58	30	2	6	1	1	3	0	12	0.200	—	—	—	—
1964	NYN	NL	44	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	6	0.143	—	—	—	—
1965	NYN	NL	40	9	1	1	1	0	0	1	4	0.111	—	—	—	—
1966	NYN	NL	29	9	1	1	1	0	0	0	3	0.111	—	—	—	—
1971	ATL	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—