Larry Strands, baseball player, 1915-1915

Larry Strands

Born: 12/5/1885 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 1/19/1957 in Forest Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-25 | Final Game: 1915-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Lawrence Strands

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Biography

Larry Strands was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned the brief period from April 25, 1915, to September 7, 1915, during which he participated in 35 games. Strands recorded 14 hits and achieved a batting average of .187, showcasing the challenges many players faced in that era, which was marked by a transition from the deadball style to a more offensive-oriented approach in the game. Despite limited opportunities at the plate, Strands contributed with 11 runs batted in and managed to hit one home run, reflecting the potential for power that he possessed. He also demonstrated some speed on the bases, finishing his brief career with one stolen base. While his time in Major League Baseball was short, Larry Strands remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the players of his time who endeavored to leave their mark in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 75 7 14 3 1 1 11 1 6 11 0.187 0.247 0.293 0.540 -219.7

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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
1915 NEW FL 35 75 7 14 3 1 1 11 1 6 11 0.187 .250 (-26%) .318 (-22%) .332 (-12%) .651 (-17%) -219.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 0 16 15 0 1
3B 12 0 9 14 4 2
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 NEW 2B 9 0 16 15 0 1
1915 NEW 3B 12 0 9 14 4 2
1915 NEW OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 12
Right Field 2