Lary Sorensen

Born: 10/4/1955 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-06-07 | Final Game: 1988-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Lary Alan Sorensen

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Biography

Lary Sorensen, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1988. Over the course of his career, he made a notable impact on the mound, finishing with a record of 93 wins and 103 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15, and a total of 569 strikeouts. Sorensen's contributions to his teams were further highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, an accolade he achieved during his playing days, which underscored his talent and the recognition he garnered among his peers. Sorensen played during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the evolution of pitching strategies and player conditioning that characterized the late 1970s and 1980s. Throughout his career, he demonstrated versatility and resilience, securing six saves in addition to his starting and relief appearances. His journey through the league included stints with multiple teams, where he showcased his skills and left a lasting impression on both fans and teammates alike. As a respected figure in baseball history, Lary Sorensen's legacy continues to resonate with those who appreciate the art of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
93	103	346	235	69	10	6	1736.3	1960	800	147	402	569	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 6.9% worse 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
1977	ATL	AL	7	10	23	20	9	0	0	142.3	147	69	36	57	4.36	4.00 (-9%)	-
1978	ATL	AL	18	12	37	36	17	3	1	280.7	277	100	50	78	3.21	3.69 (+13%)	-
1979	ATL	AL	15	14	34	34	16	2	0	235.3	250	104	42	63	3.98	4.00 (+1%)	-
1980	ATL	AL	12	10	35	29	8	2	1	195.7	242	80	45	54	3.68	3.84 (+4%)	-
1981	STL	NL	7	7	23	23	3	1	0	140.3	149	51	26	52	3.27	3.58 (+9%)	-
1982	CLE	AL	10	15	32	30	6	1	0	189.3	251	118	55	62	5.61	3.86 (-45%)	-2076.8
1983	CLE	AL	12	11	36	34	8	1	0	222.7	238	105	65	76	4.24	3.87 (-10%)	-1914.1
1984	OAK	AL	6	13	46	21	2	0	1	183.3	240	100	44	63	4.91	3.81 (-29%)	-2745.3
1985	CHC	NL	3	7	45	3	0	0	0	82.3	86	39	24	34	4.26	3.89 (-9%)	-
1987	WSN	NL	3	4	23	5	0	0	1	47.7	56	25	12	21	4.72	4.29 (-10%)	-
1988	SFG	NL	0	0	12	0	0	0	2	16.7	24	9	3	9	4.86	3.73 (-30%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
346	61	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	30	0.049	0.094	0.066	0.159	0.0

Career AVG .049 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 81.1% below league average.

Career OBP .094 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 71.2% below league average.

Career SLG .066 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 83.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.159 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 77.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1977	ATL	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	ATL	AL	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	ATL	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	ATL	AL	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1981	STL	NL	23	46	1	3	1	0	21	0.065	—	—	—	—
1982	CLE	AL	32	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1983	CLE	AL	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	OAK	AL	46	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	CHC	NL	45	6	1	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1987	WSN	NL	23	8	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
1988	SFG	NL	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	346	235	151	263	22	23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	ML4	P	23	20	15	23	1	4
1978	ML4	P	37	36	28	44	3	1
1979	ML4	P	34	34	23	39	6	3
1980	ML4	P	35	29	18	30	0	5
1981	SLN	P	23	23	15	21	2	3
1982	CLE	P	32	30	10	28	4	2
1983	CLE	P	36	34	20	39	2	1
1984	OAK	P	46	21	15	18	1	3
1985	CHN	P	45	3	4	14	2	1
1987	MON	P	23	5	3	5	1	0
1988	SFN	P	12	0	0	2	0	0