Larry Bradford, baseball player, 1977-1981

Larry Bradford

Born: 12/21/1949 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/11/1998 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-24 | Final Game: 1981-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Larry Bradford was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1949, whose career spanned from 1977 to September 24, 1981. Over his brief but notable tenure in Major League Baseball, Bradford demonstrated exceptional skill on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 6-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.52. His ability to effectively manage games was highlighted by his 58 strikeouts and 7 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Bradford played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the shift towards more specialized pitching roles and an increasing emphasis on bullpen strategy. His performance contributed to the evolving landscape of pitching in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where pitchers were often called upon to excel in high-pressure situations. While his career was relatively short, Bradford left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, exemplifying the tenacity and skill that defined the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 4 104 0 0 0 7 103.7 89 29 5 44 58 2.52 0

Career ERA 2.52 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 35.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1977 ATL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 3 1 0 1 3.38 — 0.0
1979 ATL NL 1 0 21 0 0 0 2 19.0 11 2 10 11 0.95 4.00 (+76%) 329.5
1980 ATL NL 3 4 56 0 0 0 4 55.3 49 15 22 32 2.44 3.84 (+36%) 411.7
1981 ATL NL 2 0 25 0 0 0 1 26.7 26 11 12 14 3.71 3.58 (-4%) 131.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 44.3% below 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
1977 ATL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 ATL NL 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 ATL NL 56 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 ATL NL 25 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 104 0 4 20 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 ATL P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1979 ATL P 21 0 0 5 1 0
1980 ATL P 56 0 3 8 0 0
1981 ATL P 25 0 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 104