Dan Larson, baseball player, 1976-1982

Dan Larson

Born: 7/4/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-07-18 | Final Game: 1982-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Daniel James Larson

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Biography

Dan Larson, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to June 1, 1982. Known for his determination on the mound, Larson played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, bridging the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of more offensively-oriented play. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, showcasing his resilience despite facing challenges in securing victories. Over the course of his career, Larson struck out 151 batters and recorded 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during a time when pitching depth was critical. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect the impact he had on the field, Larson's presence in the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the dedication and hard work required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 25 78 43 7 0 1 323.3 331 158 30 140 151 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1976 HOU NL 5 8 13 13 5 0 0 92.3 81 31 28 42 3.02 3.51 (+14%) 1003.7
1977 HOU NL 1 7 32 10 1 0 1 97.7 108 63 45 44 5.81 4.00 (-45%) -2522.0
1978 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 2 9.00 — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 19.0 17 9 9 9 4.26 4.00 (-7%) -21.9
1980 PHI NL 0 5 12 7 0 0 0 45.7 46 16 24 17 3.15 3.84 (+18%) -1015.7
1981 PHI NL 3 0 5 4 1 0 0 28.0 27 13 15 15 4.18 3.58 (-17%) -992.4
1982 CHC NL 0 4 12 6 0 0 0 39.7 51 25 18 22 5.67 3.86 (-47%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
80 97 10 21 2 1 0 7 0 5 15 0.216 0.255 0.258 0.513 0.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career SLG .258 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 27.7% 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
1976 HOU NL 14 31 5 9 1 1 0 6 0 1 3 0.290 — — — — 0.0
1977 HOU NL 33 28 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1978 PHI NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 PHI NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 PHI NL 12 13 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1981 PHI NL 5 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHC NL 12 11 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 78 43 39 44 2 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 HOU P 13 13 7 13 0 2
1977 HOU P 32 10 11 14 2 0
1978 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1979 PHI P 3 3 1 4 0 1
1980 PHI P 12 7 4 4 0 0
1981 PHI P 5 4 6 2 0 0
1982 CHN P 12 6 10 7 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 78