Larry Hisle

Born: 5/5/1947 in Portsmouth, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-04-10 | Final Game: 1982-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Larry Eugene Hisle

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Biography

Larry Hisle was a prominent American baseball player born in 1947, who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 1968 until his retirement in 1982. A versatile position player, Hisle's offensive prowess was evident throughout his tenure, as he played in 1,197 games and recorded 1,146 hits, 166 home runs, and 674 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .273. His combination of power and speed was highlighted by his 128 stolen bases, making him a well-rounded offensive threat during his playing days. Hisle was selected as an All-Star twice during his career, showcasing his talent among the elite players of his era. He played in a time when baseball was transitioning into a more power-centric game, and he adapted well, contributing to his teams with both solid hitting and speed on the base paths. Hisle's impact on the game extended beyond personal statistics; he was a key figure in the clubs he played for, providing veteran leadership and experience as he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1197	4205	652	1146	193	32	166	674	128	462	941	0.273	0.347	0.452	0.799	11225.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .452 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.799 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +14.2% 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
1968	PHI	NL	7	11	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	PHI	NL	145	482	75	128	23	5	20	56	18	48	152	0.266	.248 (+7%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (+24%)	.689 (+16%)	1398.7
1970	PHI	NL	126	405	52	83	22	4	10	44	5	53	139	0.205	.253 (-19%)	.325 (-8%)	.385 (-8%)	.711 (-8%)	-686.5
1971	PHI	NL	36	76	7	15	3	0	0	3	1	6	22	0.197	.249 (-21%)	.316 (-19%)	.365 (-35%)	.682 (-28%)	-334.9
1973	MIN	AL	143	545	88	148	25	6	15	64	11	64	128	0.272	.256 (+6%)	.325 (+8%)	.378 (+11%)	.703 (+10%)	1097.4
1974	MIN	AL	143	510	68	146	20	7	19	79	12	48	112	0.286	.256 (+11%)	.324 (+9%)	.369 (+26%)	.693 (+18%)	1710.2
1975	MIN	AL	80	255	37	80	9	2	11	51	17	27	39	0.314	.257 (+22%)	.327 (+15%)	.374 (+32%)	.701 (+24%)	1076.6
1976	MIN	AL	155	581	81	158	19	5	14	96	31	56	93	0.272	.255 (+6%)	.320 (+5%)	.360 (+9%)	.681 (+7%)	782.5
1977	MIN	AL	141	546	95	165	36	3	28	119	21	56	106	0.302	.264 (+14%)	.329 (+12%)	.401 (+33%)	.730 (+24%)	2543.9
1978	ATL	AL	142	520	96	151	24	0	34	115	10	67	90	0.290	.257 (+13%)	.323 (+15%)	.378 (+41%)	.702 (+29%)	3024.4
1979	ATL	AL	26	96	18	27	7	0	3	14	1	11	19	0.281	.265 (+6%)	.329 (+7%)	.397 (+13%)	.727 (+10%)	161.9
1980	ATL	AL	17	60	16	17	0	0	6	16	1	14	7	0.283	.264 (+7%)	.326 (+29%)	.387 (+50%)	.714 (+41%)	451.4
1981	ATL	AL	27	87	11	20	4	0	4	11	0	6	17	0.230	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-10%)	.368 (+12%)	.688 (+2%)	-0.1
1982	ATL	AL	9	31	7	4	0	0	2	5	0	5	13	0.129	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1017	968	2213	70	52	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	PHI	OF	6	3	8	0	0	0
1969	PHI	OF	140	132	324	11	8	2
1970	PHI	OF	121	114	262	5	6	0
1971	PHI	OF	27	18	48	2	2	0
1973	MIN	OF	143	139	337	11	9	0
1974	MIN	OF	137	127	279	4	6	1
1975	MIN	OF	58	55	118	2	3	0
1976	MIN	OF	154	149	361	16	6	1
1977	MIN	OF	134	134	287	11	8	2
1978	ML4	OF	87	87	172	6	4	2
1979	ML4	OF	10	10	17	2	0	0