Larry Bettencourt

Born: 9/22/1905 in Newark, CA, USA

Died: 9/15/1978 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-06-02 | Final Game: 1932-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Joseph Bettencourt

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Biography

Larry Bettencourt was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932. Over the course of his career, which spanned parts of five seasons, Bettencourt appeared in 168 games. He made a notable impact as a solid contributor to his teams, finishing with a batting average of .258. His offensive contributions included 102 hits, 8 home runs, and 53 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his teammates. Bettencourt's playing style reflected the characteristics of the era, as he demonstrated a combination of speed and power with 7 stolen bases throughout his career. His tenure in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the roaring 1920s into the early 1930s, an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. Though his career was relatively brief and he may not be among the most celebrated names in baseball history, Bettencourt's contributions during a dynamic time in the sport remain a part of its rich tapestry.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
168	395	61	102	19	6	8	53	7	60	60	0.258	0.360	0.397	0.758	491.1

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.758 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1928	SLA	AL	67	159	30	45	9	4	4	24	2	22	19	0.283	.280 (+1%)	.342 (+10%)	.395 (+18%)	.737 (+14%)	435.7
1931	SLA	AL	74	206	27	53	9	2	3	26	4	31	35	0.257	.276 (-7%)	.338 (+6%)	.388 (-6%)	.726 (-1%)	55.4
1932	SLA	AL	27	30	4	4	1	0	1	3	1	7	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0