Polly McLarry, baseball player, 1912-1915

Polly McLarry

Born: 3/25/1891 in Leonard, TX, USA

Died: 11/4/1971 in Bonham, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-02 | Final Game: 1915-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Howard Zell McLarry

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Biography

Polly McLarry was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League career from 1912 to 1915. He made his debut in the early years of the 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offense-minded approach. Over the course of his career, McLarry appeared in 70 games, where he notched 25 hits, including a single home run, and collected 12 RBIs. His batting average stood at .194, a reflection of the challenges faced by many players of his era as they adapted to the evolving nature of the game. McLarry's playing style showcased a blend of speed and determination, as evidenced by his two stolen bases. Despite the limited statistical output, his contributions on the field during a time when many players were still establishing their identities in the sport helped pave the way for future generations. Although his career was not long, McLarry remains a part of baseball history, representing the resilience and spirit of players in the early 1910s who strived to make their mark in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 129 16 25 3 0 1 12 2 14 21 0.194 0.273 0.240 0.513 -399.8

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.668 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
1912 CHW AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 CHC NL 68 127 16 25 3 0 1 12 2 14 20 0.197 .250 (-21%) .318 (-13%) .332 (-27%) .651 (-20%) -399.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 0 167 7 4 5
2B 21 0 41 48 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 CHN 1B 18 0 167 7 4 5
1915 CHN 2B 21 0 41 48 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Second Base 22