Larry Eschen, baseball player, 1942-1942

Larry Eschen

Born: 9/22/1920 in Suffern, NY, USA

Died: 6/9/2015 in Gainesville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-06-16 | Final Game: 1942-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Edward Eschen

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Biography

Larry Eschen was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played as a position player for a short stint from June 16 to July 17, 1942. Despite his limited time on the field, Eschen's entrance into the league occurred during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II had begun to significantly affect the sport, leading to a depletion of talent due to enlistment. Throughout his career, Eschen appeared in 12 games but struggled to make a substantial impact, finishing with a batting average of .0, and recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His professional journey exemplified the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. While his statistics may not reflect the success of some of his contemporaries, Eschen's dedication to the game during a challenging time remains a part of baseball's storied history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 0.000 0.267 0.000 0.267 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.267 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 60.4% 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
1942 PHA AL 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 7 0 10 4 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHA 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1942 PHA SS 7 0 10 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Lawrence University Canton NY 1940, 1941, 1942