Larry Lintz

Born: 10/10/1949 in Martinez, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-07-14 | Final Game: 1978-05-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

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Biography

Larry Lintz, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1973 until 1978. Primarily recognized for his speed and agility on the base paths, Lintz played a total of 350 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his tenure, he recorded 140 hits, a batting average of .227, and accumulated 27 runs batted in (RBIs). Notably, Lintz did not hit any home runs during his career, but he made a significant impact with 128 stolen bases, showcasing his prowess as a base-stealer in an era that appreciated speed as a critical component of the game. Lintz's playing style was emblematic of the late 1970s, a period marked by a transition in the game as teams began to prioritize speed and athleticism. While his batting average may not have been stellar, his ability to steal bases made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Lintz's career, though relatively brief, reflects the evolving strategies of baseball during that time, where the emphasis on small ball and base running became increasingly prominent. His contributions to the game are remembered by fans and historians alike, as a reminder of the varied roles players can embody within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
350	616	137	140	13	1	0	27	128	97	101	0.227	0.336	0.252	0.588	-1205.6

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.588 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1973	WSN	NL	52	116	20	29	1	0	3	12	17	18	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.325 (+8%)	.378 (-32%)	.703 (-13%)	-176.5
1974	WSN	NL	113	319	60	76	10	1	20	50	44	50	0.238	.256 (-7%)	.324 (+3%)	.369 (-25%)	.693 (-12%)	-529.6
1975	WSN	NL	46	132	18	26	0	0	3	17	23	18	0.197	.257 (-24%)	.327 (-3%)	.374 (-47%)	.701 (-27%)	-499.5
1975	STL	NL	27	18	6	5	1	0	1	4	3	2	0.278	—	—	—	—	-499.5
1976	OAK	AL	68	1	21	0	0	0	0	31	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	OAK	AL	41	30	11	4	1	0	0	13	8	13	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	CLE	AL	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	179	130	289	420	28	71
3B	2	1	2	2	0	0
OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
SS	56	32	73	115	9	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	MON	2B	34	24	49	89	8	16
1973	MON	SS	15	7	14	25	1	3
1974	MON	2B	67	56	117	178	12	28
1974	MON	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1974	MON	SS	31	24	51	72	6	20
1975	MON	2B	39	37	88	105	6	18
1975	MON	SS	2	0	3	4	0	0
1975	SLN	2B	6	4	5	11	2	0
1975	SLN	SS	6	1	5	12	1	3
1976	OAK	2B	5	0	2	2	0	0
1976	OAK	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1977	OAK	2B	28	9	28	35	0	9
1977	OAK	3B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1977	OAK	SS	2	0	0	2	1	0