Ty LaForest

Born: 4/18/1917 in Edmundston, NB, CAN

Died: 5/5/1947 in Arlington, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-04 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Byron Joseph LaForest

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Biography

Ty LaForest, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the mid-1940s. He played as a position player, making his mark in Major League Baseball from August 4, 1945, to September 30, 1945. Despite his limited time in the league, LaForest showcased his abilities across 52 games, during which he recorded 51 hits, 2 home runs, and 16 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .25. He also displayed speed on the bases, contributing 4 stolen bases to his career totals. LaForest's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, shortly after World War II, when many players returned to the game and the sport began to regain its prominence in American culture. His contributions, though modest in terms of overall statistics, reflected the determination and resilience of players during that time, as they adapted to the rapidly changing landscape of Major League Baseball. Ty LaForest remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of a generation that played the game with passion and perseverance.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
52	204	25	51	7	4	2	16	4	10	35	0.250	0.285	0.353	0.638	-305.3

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1945	BOS	AL	52	204	25	51	7	4	2	16	4	10	35	0.250	.260 (-4%)	.328 (-13%)	.354 (-1%)	.683 (-7%)	-305.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	45	0	45	97	5	11
OF	5	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BOS	3B	45	0	45	97	5	11
1945	BOS	OF	5	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	45
Left Field	3
Right Field	2