Harry LaRoss

Born: 1/2/1888 in Easton, PA, USA

Died: 3/22/1954 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-06-24 | Final Game: 1914-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harry Raymond LaRoss

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Biography

Harry LaRoss, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1914 to 1914. As a position player, LaRoss made his mark in the early years of the game, a time when baseball was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style of play. He played in a total of 22 games during his career, where he recorded 11 hits and accumulated a batting average of .229. Though he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts with 5 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. LaRoss's career, although short-lived, reflected a challenging period for many players as they navigated the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball. He was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future stars, and while he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the field during this transformative time contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	48	7	11	1	0	0	5	4	2	10	0.229	0.260	0.250	0.510	-172.7

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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
1914	CIN	NL	22	48	7	11	1	0	0	5	4	2	10	0.229	—	—	—	—	-172.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	20	0	15	2	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CIN	OF	20	0	15	2	6	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	10
Center Field	10