Larry Kopf, baseball player, 1913-1923

Larry Kopf

Born: 11/3/1890 in Bristol, CT, USA

Died: 10/15/1986 in Hamilton County, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-02 | Final Game: 1923-06-16

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Lorenz Kopf

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Biography

Larry Kopf was a professional baseball player born in 1890, whose career spanned from 1913 to 1923. Known for his versatility on the field, Kopf played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 853 games over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 750 hits and amassed a batting average of .249, contributing significantly to his teams with a total of 266 runs batted in. Although he was not known for his power at the plate, hitting only 5 home runs, Kopf demonstrated his speed and agility with 72 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways. Competing during the early 20th century, a time marked by the deadball era, Kopf's playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and base running rather than power. His contributions to the game were valued not just in statistics but also in his work ethic and determination on the field. As a member of several teams throughout his career, Kopf left a lasting impression during a transformative period in baseball history, paving the way for future generations of players. He retired on June 16, 1923, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the dedication and spirit of the game during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
853 3010 349 750 84 30 5 266 72 242 214 0.249 0.312 0.302 0.614 -5611.0

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1913 CLE AL 6 10 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1914 PHA AL 37 69 8 13 2 2 0 12 6 8 14 0.188 .255 (-26%) .322 (-7%) .339 (-19%) .661 (-13%) -126.8
1915 PHA AL 118 386 39 87 10 2 1 33 5 41 45 0.225 .250 (-10%) .318 (-1%) .332 (-19%) .651 (-10%) -566.4
1916 CIN NL 11 40 2 11 2 0 0 5 1 1 8 0.275 — — — — 0.0
1917 CIN NL 148 573 81 146 19 8 2 26 17 28 48 0.255 .248 (+2%) .312 (-5%) .323 (+1%) .635 (-2%) -346.3
1919 CIN NL 135 503 51 136 18 5 0 58 18 28 27 0.270 .262 (+3%) .322 (-3%) .347 (-6%) .670 (-5%) -491.5
1920 CIN NL 126 458 56 112 15 6 0 59 14 35 24 0.245 .271 (-10%) .331 (-8%) .363 (-16%) .694 (-12%) -1061.8
1921 CIN NL 107 367 36 80 8 3 1 25 3 43 20 0.218 .286 (-24%) .344 (-10%) .395 (-33%) .739 (-22%) -1478.0
1922 BSN NL 126 466 59 124 6 3 1 37 8 45 22 0.266 .285 (-7%) .345 (-4%) .397 (-25%) .743 (-15%) -1291.5
1923 BSN NL 39 138 15 38 3 1 0 10 0 13 6 0.275 .282 (-3%) .344 (-2%) .390 (-20%) .734 (-12%) -248.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 27 3 6 0 2 0 3 3 2 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1919 WS CIN 8 27 3 6 0 2 0 3 3 2 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 99 0 211 293 34 40
3B 69 0 67 112 20 7
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 664 0 1351 2054 266 265

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CLE 2B 4 0 4 8 1 1
1913 CLE 3B 1 0 1 3 0 0
1914 PHA 2B 5 0 7 8 3 0
1914 PHA 3B 8 0 8 9 2 0
1914 PHA SS 13 0 37 34 8 3
1915 PHA 2B 2 0 4 3 0 0
1915 PHA 3B 42 0 49 71 17 6
1915 PHA SS 74 0 152 205 31 24
1916 CIN SS 11 0 16 33 3 4
1917 CIN SS 145 0 276 470 68 59
1919 CIN SS 135 0 273 407 41 39
1920 CIN 2B 2 0 2 7 0 0
1920 CIN 3B 2 0 0 1 0 0
1920 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 CIN SS 123 0 249 363 47 50
1921 CIN 2B 4 0 9 14 3 3
1921 CIN 3B 3 0 2 4 0 0
1921 CIN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1921 CIN SS 93 0 195 304 28 39
1922 BSN 2B 78 0 175 243 25 35
1922 BSN 3B 13 0 7 24 1 1
1922 BSN SS 33 0 77 115 19 22
1923 BSN 2B 4 0 10 10 2 1
1923 BSN SS 37 0 76 123 21 25

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 95
Third Base 70
Shortstop 668
Left Field 1
Center Field 1