Jeff Larish, baseball player, 2008-2010

Jeff Larish

Born: 10/11/1982 in Iowa City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-30 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey David Larish

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Biography

Jeff Larish was a professional baseball player born in 1982, whose career spanned from 2008 to 2010. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 101 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Larish made his debut with the Detroit Tigers, contributing to a team that was competitive in the American League Central during the late 2000s. Following his tenure with the Tigers, he also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, adding depth to their roster during his brief stint. Over the course of his career, Larish recorded 55 hits, including 8 home runs and 32 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .224. He showcased modest speed on the bases, successfully stealing 3 bases. While not among the most prolific hitters of his era, Larish’s versatility and ability to contribute in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was witnessing a blend of traditional talents and emerging new strategies, reflecting the evolving nature of the game in the late 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 245 30 55 12 1 8 32 3 29 83 0.224 0.308 0.380 0.688 -241.4

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.688 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
2008 DET AL 42 104 12 27 6 0 2 16 2 7 34 0.260 .263 (-2%) .333 (-8%) .416 (-10%) .749 (-9%) -170.3
2009 DET AL 32 74 13 16 3 1 4 7 0 15 25 0.216 .262 (-18%) .332 (+3%) .417 (+7%) .750 (+5%) 79.5
2010 DET AL 3 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2010 OAK AL 24 57 5 10 3 0 2 8 1 7 20 0.175 .257 (-32%) .325 (-15%) .402 (-17%) .728 (-16%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 30 12 155 13 0 21
3B 18 16 14 23 4 1
OF 7 7 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 DET 1B 8 2 41 3 0 9
2008 DET 3B 12 12 10 17 2 1
2009 DET 1B 11 6 68 5 0 4
2009 DET 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
2010 DET 1B 1 1 5 0 0 0
2010 OAK 1B 10 3 41 5 0 8
2010 OAK 3B 5 3 3 5 2 0
2010 OAK OF 7 7 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 30
Third Base 18
Left Field 7
Designated Hitter 32

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 DET AL $403,000
Total Career Earnings $403,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005