Larry Ressler

Born: 8/10/1848 in France

Died: 6/12/1918 in Reading, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1875-04-26 | Final Game: 1875-07-04

Full name: Lawrence P. Ressler

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Biography

Larry Ressler was a professional baseball player born in 1848 who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1875 until April 26 of that same year, concluding on July 4, 1875. During this brief stint, Ressler participated in 27 games, where he recorded 21 hits, resulting in a batting average of .194. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 5 RBIs and showcased his speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Playing in an era characterized by the evolution of baseball from its informal roots to a more structured sport, Ressler's contributions, although modest in statistical output, reflect the challenges and dynamics of the game during the mid-19th century. This period saw significant changes, including the introduction of professional teams and formalized rules, setting the stage for the future development of baseball as America's pastime. Ressler's brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who participated in the foundational years of the sport, contributing to its rich history and legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
27	108	17	21	1	0	0	5	4	0	4	0.194	0.194	0.204	0.398	-417.2

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .204 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.398 vs. league average 0.571 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1875	WS6		27	108	17	21	1	0	0	5	4	0	4	0.194	.253 (-23%)	.260 (-25%)	.309 (-34%)	.570 (-30%)	-417.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	0	18	25	18	0
OF	20	0	44	10	11	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1875	WS6	2B	7	0	18	25	18	0
1875	WS6	OF	20	0	44	10	11	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	7
Center Field	3
Right Field	17