Larry File

Born: 5/18/1922 in Chester, PA, USA

Died: 9/25/2008 in Ocean Pines, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-06 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Samuel Lawrence File

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Biography

Larry File was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. He played from September 6 to September 29, 1940, during a time when the sport was navigating the challenges of World War II and the impact it had on player availability and team rosters. Although File's time in the major leagues was short, he made his mark by stepping onto the field during a significant period in baseball history. During his seven-game stint in the big leagues, File recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.077. While he did not achieve remarkable individual statistics, his presence in the league reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the game during the early 1940s. File's career, albeit limited, serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, often facing challenges both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	13	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.077	0.077	0.077	0.154	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 77.1% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 80.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 78.7% 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
1940	PHI	NL	7	13	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
SS	6	0	4	13	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PHI	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1940	PHI	SS	6	0	4	13	3	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	5