Larry Sheets

Born: 12/6/1959 in Staunton, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-18 | Final Game: 1993-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 217 lbs

Full name: Larry Kent Sheets

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Biography

Larry Sheets was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993. Born in 1959, Sheets played primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned nearly a decade. He appeared in 748 games and recorded 607 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .266. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 94 home runs and drove in 339 runs over the course of his career. While not primarily recognized for his speed, he did contribute with 6 stolen bases. Sheets played in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving dynamics of offensive baseball. His contributions were significant to the teams he played for, including the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles, where he demonstrated versatility and an ability to deliver in crucial moments. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Larry Sheets remains a respected figure for his consistent performance and dedication to the game. His career serves as a testament to the hard work and perseverance required to succeed in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
748	2284	273	607	98	5	94	339	6	175	351	0.266	0.321	0.437	0.757	2215.7

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.757 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +5.7% above 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
1984	BAL	AL	8	16	3	7	1	0	1	2	0	1	3	0.438	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	BAL	AL	113	328	43	86	8	0	17	50	0	28	52	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.323 (avg)	.390 (+13%)	.714 (+7%)	442.3
1986	BAL	AL	112	338	42	92	17	1	18	60	2	21	56	0.272	.257 (+6%)	.325 (-3%)	.395 (+24%)	.720 (+12%)	637.3
1987	BAL	AL	135	469	74	148	23	0	31	94	1	31	67	0.316	.262 (+20%)	.331 (+8%)	.415 (+36%)	.746 (+23%)	2106.9
1988	BAL	AL	136	452	38	104	19	1	10	47	1	42	72	0.230	.254 (-9%)	.317 (-5%)	.377 (-9%)	.695 (-7%)	-605.4
1989	BAL	AL	102	304	33	74	12	1	7	33	1	26	58	0.243	.254 (-4%)	.319 (-5%)	.375 (-4%)	.694 (-5%)	-278.4
1990	DET	AL	131	360	40	94	17	2	10	52	1	24	42	0.261	.257 (+1%)	.324 (-5%)	.385 (+5%)	.710 (avg)	-87.0
1993	SEA	AL	11	17	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.118	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	8	57	11	2	8
3B	2	2	2	1	0	0
C	6	2	10	1	1	0
OF	328	300	546	23	14	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	BAL	OF	7	5	12	1	0	0
1985	BAL	1B	1	1	5	1	0	1
1985	BAL	OF	9	6	7	0	1	0
1986	BAL	1B	4	4	18	5	1	3
1986	BAL	3B	2	2	2	1	0	0
1986	BAL	C	6	2	10	1	1	0
1986	BAL	OF	32	30	60	1	1	1
1987	BAL	1B	3	1	14	2	1	1
1987	BAL	OF	124	121	229	5	6	2
1988	BAL	1B	3	2	20	3	0	3
1988	BAL	OF	76	71	139	9	4	0
1990	DET	OF	79	66	98	7	2	1
1993	SEA	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0