Lerrin LaGrow, baseball player, 1970-1980

Lerrin LaGrow

Born: 7/8/1948 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-07-28 | Final Game: 1980-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Lerrin Harris LaGrow

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Biography

Lerrin LaGrow, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 until July 14, 1980. Over the course of his career, LaGrow established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation, earning a record of 34-55 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. He recorded a total of 375 strikeouts and notched 54 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a closer when needed. LaGrow's career spanned an era of significant change in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a period characterized by more offensive production. LaGrow was known for his versatility on the mound, effectively adapting to the needs of his teams throughout his career. He played for several franchises, contributing to their pitching staffs with his experience and skill. His ability to manage games and handle high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset, particularly in late-game scenarios. Despite not achieving the stardom of some contemporaries, LaGrow's consistent performances have earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 55 309 67 19 2 54 779.0 814 356 74 312 375 4.11 0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 10.1% 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
1970 DET AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 12.3 16 10 6 7 7.30 3.89 (-88%) -366.3
1972 DET AL 0 1 16 0 0 0 2 27.3 22 4 6 9 1.32 3.26 (+60%) 594.4
1973 DET AL 1 5 21 3 0 0 3 54.0 54 26 23 33 4.33 3.75 (-16%) -1169.4
1974 DET AL 8 19 37 34 11 0 0 216.3 245 112 80 85 4.66 3.63 (-28%) -3265.3
1975 DET AL 7 14 32 26 7 2 0 164.3 183 80 66 75 4.38 3.71 (-18%) -1663.3
1976 STL NL 0 1 8 2 1 0 0 24.3 21 4 7 10 1.48 3.51 (+58%) -
1977 CHW AL 7 3 66 0 0 0 25 98.7 81 27 35 63 2.46 4.00 (+38%) -
1978 CHW AL 6 5 52 0 0 0 16 88.0 85 43 38 41 4.40 3.69 (-19%) -
1979 CHW AL 0 3 11 2 0 0 1 17.7 27 18 16 9 9.17 4.00 (-129%) -
1979 LAD NL 5 1 31 0 0 0 4 37.0 38 14 18 22 3.41 4.00 (+15%) -
1980 PHI NL 0 2 25 0 0 0 3 39.0 42 18 17 21 4.15 3.84 (-8%) -794.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
309 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.154 0.154 0.154 0.308 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 56.3% 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
1970 DET AL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 DET AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 DET AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 DET AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 DET AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 STL NL 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHW AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHW AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHW AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 LAD NL 31 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1980 PHI NL 25 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1972 ALCS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1972 ALCS DET 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 309 67 37 136 13 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 DET P 10 0 1 1 0 0
1972 DET P 16 0 2 4 0 0
1973 DET P 21 3 5 11 2 0
1974 DET P 37 34 12 48 4 1
1975 DET P 32 26 6 17 4 3
1976 SLN P 8 2 1 4 0 0
1977 CHA P 66 0 5 17 1 2
1978 CHA P 52 0 4 20 1 3
1979 CHA P 11 2 0 3 1 0
1979 LAN P 31 0 0 5 0 0
1980 PHI P 25 0 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 309

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1968, 1969