Barry Lersch, baseball player, 1969-1974

Barry Lersch

Born: 9/7/1944 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 10/4/2009 in Aurora, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1974-09-21

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

Full name: Barry Lee Lersch

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Biography

Barry Lersch was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1944, who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Lersch made his mark in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive strategies, contributing to the game with his unique skill set on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 18 wins and 32 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 317 strikeouts throughout his time in the league, showcasing his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Lersch's career included six saves, indicating his capability to close out games and contribute in high-pressure situations. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect dominance, Lersch's performance and consistency during his playing years earned him a place in the hearts of baseball fans and historians alike. He played during a period of significant change in baseball, navigating the evolving landscape of the game and leaving a lasting legacy as a reliable pitcher in the 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 32 169 53 9 1 6 570.3 536 242 70 172 317 3.82 0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
1969 PHI NL 0 3 10 0 0 0 2 17.7 20 14 10 13 7.13 3.61 (-97%) -1643.2
1970 PHI NL 6 3 42 11 3 0 3 138.0 119 50 47 92 3.26 3.89 (+16%) -227.5
1971 PHI NL 5 14 38 30 3 0 0 214.3 203 90 50 113 3.78 3.47 (-9%) -2059.5
1972 PHI NL 4 6 36 8 3 1 0 100.7 86 34 33 48 3.04 3.26 (+7%) -738.1
1973 PHI NL 3 6 42 4 0 0 1 98.3 105 48 27 51 4.39 3.75 (-17%) 27.2
1974 STL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 3 6 5 0 40.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
177 133 9 15 1 0 0 3 0 11 56 0.113 0.185 0.120 0.305 -295.9

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.305 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 55.8% 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
1969 PHI NL 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 PHI NL 42 31 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.065 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 44 59 4 10 1 0 0 1 0 7 23 0.169 .249 (-32%) .316 (-15%) .365 (-49%) .682 (-33%) -295.9
1972 PHI NL 37 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 PHI NL 43 17 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1974 STL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 169 53 34 82 7 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 PHI P 10 0 2 6 0 0
1970 PHI P 42 11 6 18 2 3
1971 PHI P 38 30 14 30 2 2
1972 PHI P 36 8 7 15 2 0
1973 PHI P 42 4 5 13 1 2
1974 SLN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 169

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mesa State College Grand Junction CO 1964