Larry Owen, baseball player, 1981-1988

Larry Owen

Born: 5/31/1955 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 6/6/2018 in Westerville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-14 | Final Game: 1988-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Thomas Owen

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Biography

Larry Owen was a professional baseball player born in 1955, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Owen played in a total of 171 games throughout his career. He compiled 68 hits, including 8 home runs and 30 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .193. Despite the challenges of hitting consistently in a league filled with talented pitchers, Owen contributed to his teams with his versatility and determination on the field. Owen's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving in terms of both player dynamics and fan engagement. However, he did not manage to steal any bases, reflecting a playing style that prioritized contact over speed. While his statistical achievements may not have placed him among the elite players of his era, Owen's dedication to the game and his time in the Major Leagues remain a testament to the spirit of competition in baseball. His journey through the sport is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve stardom.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
171 352 30 68 11 0 8 30 0 34 98 0.193 0.267 0.293 0.559 -981.2

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.559 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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 ATL NL 13 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 ATL NL 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1983 ATL NL 17 17 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1985 ATL NL 26 71 7 17 3 0 2 12 0 8 17 0.239 .257 (-7%) .323 (-3%) .390 (-6%) .714 (-5%) -57.0
1987 KCR AL 76 164 17 31 6 0 5 14 0 16 51 0.189 .262 (-28%) .331 (-22%) .415 (-24%) .746 (-23%) -713.5
1988 KCR AL 37 81 5 17 1 0 1 3 0 9 23 0.210 .254 (-17%) .317 (-4%) .377 (-31%) .695 (-19%) -210.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 165 116 722 69 16 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 ATL C 10 5 23 4 1 2
1982 ATL C 2 0 2 1 0 0
1983 ATL C 16 2 30 2 1 1
1985 ATL C 25 19 129 11 5 1
1987 KCA C 75 59 370 38 7 4
1988 KCA C 37 31 168 13 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 166

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 KCA AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green OH 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977