Larry Elliot, baseball player, 1962-1966

Larry Elliot

Born: 3/5/1938 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-19 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Lee Elliot

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Biography

Larry Elliot, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966. Known for his versatility as a position player, Elliot appeared in a total of 157 games during his career. He made a name for himself in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game, contributing significantly to the teams he played for with a blend of contact hitting and occasional power. Throughout his career, Elliot recorded 103 hits, which included 15 home runs and 56 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.236. Although his time in the major leagues was relatively short, his ability to impact games with timely hitting and his single stolen base showcased his all-around capabilities. Elliot's contributions on the field reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball in the 1960s, a decade that witnessed significant changes in player roles and offensive strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
157 437 53 103 22 2 15 56 1 45 105 0.236 0.311 0.398 0.709 261.1

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.694 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
1962 PIT NL 8 10 2 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1963 PIT NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 NYN NL 80 224 27 51 8 0 9 22 1 28 55 0.228 .250 (-9%) .312 (+2%) .377 (+2%) .690 (+2%) 137.6
1966 NYN NL 65 199 24 49 14 2 5 32 0 17 46 0.246 .248 (-1%) .309 (-1%) .376 (+9%) .685 (+5%) 123.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 120 113 206 12 10 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 PIT OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
1964 NYN OF 63 59 130 2 2 1
1966 NYN OF 54 53 73 10 8 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 29
Center Field 58
Right Field 37