LaRue Kirby

Born: 12/30/1889 in Eureka, MI, USA

Died: 6/10/1961 in Lansing, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-07 | Final Game: 1915-09-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

LaRue Kirby was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915. Born in 1889, Kirby's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into the more offense-driven styles that would characterize later decades. Throughout his time in the league, he was known for his pitching style and competitive spirit, although his statistical achievements were modest. Kirby finished his career with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.5, compiling a total of 9 strikeouts across his appearances on the mound. Despite not being a dominant force in the league, Kirby's contribution to the teams he played for reflected the resilience and dedication of early 20th-century ballplayers who laid the groundwork for future generations. His tenure in the game, albeit brief, highlights the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time of significant change and development within the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	4	1	1	0	0	18.0	20	11	2	8	9	5.50	0

Career ERA 5.50 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 78.5% 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
1912	NY1	NL	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	11.0	13	7	6	2	5.73	3.36 (-70%)	-615.7
1915	SLF	FL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	7	4	2	7	5.14	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
116	378	37	87	14	5	2	34	8	31	61	0.230	0.292	0.310	0.601	-546.9

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1912	NY1	NL	3	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	SLF	FL	52	195	21	48	6	3	2	18	5	14	30	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.322 (-6%)	.339 (avg)	.661 (-3%)	-120.6
1915	SLF	FL	61	178	15	38	7	2	0	16	3	17	31	0.213	.250 (-15%)	.318 (-11%)	.332 (-17%)	.651 (-14%)	-426.3