Larry Pratt, baseball player, 1914-1915

Larry Pratt

Born: 10/8/1887 in Gibson City, IL, USA

Died: 1/5/1969 in Peoria, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-19 | Final Game: 1915-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Lester John Pratt

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Biography

Larry Pratt, born in 1887, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his two-season career, Pratt appeared in 30 games, where he recorded 11 hits and achieved a batting average of .193. His offensive contributions included one home run and two RBIs, along with four stolen bases, showcasing his speed and base-running abilities. Though Pratt's career statistics might not reflect the impact many players of his era had, he was part of a pivotal time in baseball history. The 1910s were characterized by evolving strategies and player skills, as teams began to recognize the importance of power hitting in addition to small ball tactics. Pratt's brief stint in the majors exemplified the struggle many players faced at the time, as competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. Despite the challenges, his presence on the field during this transformative period remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
30 57 7 11 3 0 1 2 4 5 23 0.193 0.258 0.298 0.556 -205.5

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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
1914 BOS AL 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1915 BRF FL 20 49 5 9 1 0 1 2 2 2 18 0.184 — — — — -205.5
1915 NEW FL 5 4 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 3 1 0.500 — — — — -205.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 25 0 66 27 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BOS C 5 0 7 5 1 0
1915 BRF C 17 0 54 21 4 0
1915 NEW C 3 0 5 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25