Larry Foss

Born: 4/18/1936 in Castleton, KS, USA

Died: 6/15/2019 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-18 | Final Game: 1962-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Larry Curtis Foss

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Biography

Larry Foss was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1961 to 1962. Born in 1936, Foss made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just prior to the expansion era that would reshape the game in the 1960s. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this time due to the evolving offensive strategies. Foss was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, contributing a total of 12 strikeouts across his appearances. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital, often stepping in during critical moments for his team. His career spanned a time when pitching depth was increasingly important in the game, as teams began to rely more heavily on specialized roles within their pitching staff. Foss's contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflect the dedication and determination of a player striving to make an impact during a competitive era in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	8	4	0	0	0	27.0	32	16	5	18	12	5.33	0

Career ERA 5.33 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 33.7% worse 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
1961	PIT	NL	1	1	3	3	0	0	0	15.3	15	10	11	9	5.87	4.03 (-46%)	-946.2
1962	NYN	NL	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	11.7	17	6	7	3	4.63	3.96 (-17%)	-711.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	7	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 60.5% 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
1961	PIT	NL	3	6	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	NYN	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	4	3	3	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	PIT	P	3	3	1	2	1	0
1962	NYN	P	5	1	2	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8