Larry Casian

Born: 10/28/1965 in Lynwood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-09 | Final Game: 1998-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Paul Casian

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Biography

Larry Casian, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 until his retirement in 1998. Throughout his career, Casian was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. He made his debut with the Chicago White Sox and eventually played for several teams, showcasing his abilities in various pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he finished with a win-loss record of 11-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Casian's career was marked by his capacity to strike out batters, amassing a total of 125 strikeouts, along with contributing to his teams' efforts with 2 saves. His playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game saw a shift toward offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Despite this era's focus on high-scoring games, Casian carved out a niche as a reliable pitcher who could handle pressure situations. After retiring on May 18, 1998, he left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	13	245	3	0	0	2	240.7	286	122	30	77	125	4.56	0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1990	MIN	AL	2	1	5	3	0	22.3	26	8	4	11	3.22	3.86 (+17%)	188.8
1991	MIN	AL	0	0	15	0	0	18.3	28	15	7	6	7.36	3.91 (-88%)	-1120.4
1992	MIN	AL	1	0	6	0	0	6.7	7	2	1	2	2.70	—	0.0
1993	MIN	AL	5	3	54	0	1	56.7	59	19	14	31	3.02	4.19 (+28%)	1824.2
1994	MIN	AL	1	3	33	0	1	40.7	57	32	12	18	7.08	4.51 (-57%)	-2340.8
1994	CLE	AL	0	2	7	0	0	8.3	16	8	4	2	8.64	—	0.0
1995	CHC	NL	1	0	42	0	0	23.3	23	5	15	11	1.93	4.45 (+57%)	-
1996	CHC	NL	1	1	35	0	0	24.0	14	5	11	15	1.88	4.61 (+59%)	-
1997	CHC	NL	0	1	12	0	0	9.7	16	8	2	7	7.45	4.39 (-70%)	-
1997	KCR	AL	0	2	32	0	0	26.7	32	15	6	16	5.06	4.39 (-15%)	-
1998	CHW	AL	0	0	4	0	0	4.0	8	5	1	6	11.25	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
245	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1990	MIN	AL	5	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	MIN	AL	15	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	MIN	AL	6	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	MIN	AL	54	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	MIN	AL	33	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	CLE	AL	7	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	CHC	NL	42	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1996	CHC	NL	35	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	CHC	NL	12	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1997	KCR	AL	32	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1998	CHW	AL	4	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	245	3	17	41	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1990	MIN	P	5	3	0	3	0	1
1991	MIN	P	15	0	3	4	0	0
1992	MIN	P	6	0	1	1	0	1
1993	MIN	P	54	0	4	4	0	0
1994	MIN	P	33	0	2	11	0	0
1994	CLE	P	7	0	0	3	0	0
1995	CHN	P	42	0	2	4	0	0
1996	CHN	P	35	0	2	5	1	1
1997	CHN	P	12	0	1	0	0	0
1997	KCA	P	32	0	1	5	0	0
1998	CHA	P	4	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	245

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1997	CHN	NL	$350,000
1996	CHN	NL	$275,000
1995	CHN	NL	$160,000
1994	MIN	AL	$180,000
1993	MIN	AL	$115,000
1991	MIN	AL	$105,000
1990	MIN	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$1,285,000