Larry Littleton, baseball player, 1981-1981

Larry Littleton

Born: 4/3/1954 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-12 | Final Game: 1981-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Larry Marvin Littleton

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Biography

Larry Littleton, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. He played in the majors from April 12, 1981, to May 26, 1981, during a time when the game was evolving with the rise of power hitters and a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism. Over the course of his career, Littleton appeared in 26 games, but he struggled to make a significant offensive impact, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits in his time at the plate. He did, however, manage to drive in one run, showcasing his ability to contribute to the team's scoring despite his challenges. Littleton's time in the league was short-lived, and he is often remembered for his unique position in baseball history, embodying the struggles many players face while trying to establish themselves in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players may take in the sport, and while his statistics may not reflect a long or storied career, his perseverance and determination to compete at the highest level remain noteworthy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 23 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.000 0.111 0.000 0.111 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.111 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 83.9% 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
1981 CLE AL 26 23 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 24 5 11 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 CLE OF 24 5 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 20
Center Field 6
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Georgia College Cochran GA 1973, 1974
University of Georgia Athens GA 1975, 1976