Ed Larkin

Born: 7/1/1885 in Wyalusing, PA, USA

Died: 3/28/1934 in Wyalusing, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-07-30 | Final Game: 1909-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8"

Full name: Edward Francis Larkin

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Biography

Ed Larkin, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1909 season. Larkin's career spanned from July 30 to October 2, 1909, during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the lively ball era. Primarily serving as a position player, he participated in just two games at the highest level of the sport. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Larkin recorded one hit in six at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. He also contributed one run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. While Larkin's major league career was limited and he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his participation in the early 20th century baseball landscape reflects the diverse journeys of players during a time of significant change in the game. Though not a household name, Larkin's brief tenure in professional baseball is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 26.9% 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
1909	PHA	AL	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	2	1	9	1	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	PHA	C	2	1	9	1	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	2