Larry Gowell

Born: 5/2/1948 in Lewiston, ME, USA

Died: 5/11/2020 in Auburn, ME, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-21 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Clyde Gowell

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Biography

Larry Gowell was a professional baseball player born in 1948, who had a brief yet noteworthy career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short stint in the 1972 season, appearing in just two games. Despite the limited opportunity, Gowell made a mark by recording one hit, which resulted in a batting average of 1.0. His time in the majors came during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the rising popularity of power hitters and the increased emphasis on offensive production. Gowell's career, though short-lived, reflects the challenges many players faced during the early 1970s, a time when the competition for roster spots was fierce and the game was evolving. While he did not record any home runs or runs batted in, and his stolen bases stood at zero, Gowell's presence in the big leagues is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach that level of play. After his time in the majors, Gowell remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his brief appearance in the sport's highest tier.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	7.0	3	1	0	2	7	1.29	0

Career ERA 1.29 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 60.6% better 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
1972	NYY	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	7.0	3	1	2	7	1.29	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	2.000	3.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +310.2% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — +222.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +465.1% above league average.

Career OPS 3.000 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — +351.5% above 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
1972	NYY	AL	2	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	NYA	P	2	1	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2