Larry Pape

Born: 7/21/1885 in Norwood, OH, USA

Died: 7/21/1918 in Swissvale, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-07-06 | Final Game: 1912-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Laurence Albert Pape

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Biography

Larry Pape was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, actively participating in Major League Baseball from 1909 until 1912. Born in 1885, Pape made his mark during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 13 wins and 9 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 2.81 reflected his effectiveness as a pitcher, as he managed to keep opposing hitters in check during his tenure. Pape's career also featured a total of 84 strikeouts and 3 saves, indicating his ability to not only limit runs but also to secure victories when called upon in high-stakes situations. Though his playing career was relatively brief, Pape's performance during these formative years of baseball contributed to the evolution of pitching strategies that would later define the sport. His achievements, while modest by modern standards, are a testament to the skill and determination required to succeed in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	9	51	24	13	2	3	282.3	287	88	3	91	84	2.81	0

Career ERA 2.81 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 9.4% better 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
1909	BOS	AL	2	0	11	3	2	1	2	57.3	46	13	12	18	2.04	2.55 (+20%)	63.2
1911	BOS	AL	10	8	27	19	10	1	0	176.3	167	48	63	49	2.45	3.37 (+27%)	-1069.8
1912	BOS	AL	1	1	13	2	1	0	1	48.7	74	27	16	17	4.99	3.36 (-49%)	102.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	102	6	20	3	0	0	6	0	3	29	0.196	0.219	0.225	0.445	-396.9

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .225 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1909	BOS	AL	11	21	2	3	1	1	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	BOS	AL	27	64	3	13	1	4	1	16	0.203	.266 (-24%)	.336 (-36%)	.356 (-39%)	.693 (-37%)	-396.9
1912	BOS	AL	13	17	1	4	1	1	2	9	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0