Larry Pezold

Born: 6/22/1893 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 10/22/1957 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-07-27 | Final Game: 1914-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Lorenz Johannes Pezold

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Biography

Larry Pezold, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from July 27, 1914, to September 30, 1914, during which he played as a position player in a total of 23 games. Pezold finished his short stint in the league with 16 hits, contributing 5 runs batted in and a batting average of .225. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Pezold's career occurred just before the onset of the Deadball Era's decline, when power-hitting began to take precedence over speed and contact hitting. Despite his limited time in the major leagues, Pezold's experience reflected the challenges and adaptations many players faced during this evolving phase of baseball history. His journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their careers were not long or statistically prolific.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	71	4	16	0	1	0	5	2	9	6	0.225	0.312	0.254	0.566	-135.3

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1914	CLE	AL	23	71	4	16	0	1	0	5	2	9	6	0.225	.255 (-12%)	.322 (-3%)	.339 (-25%)	.661 (-14%)	-135.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	20	0	21	41	13	2
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CLE	3B	20	0	21	41	13	2
1914	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	20
Right Field	1