La Schelle Tarver, baseball player, 1986-1986

La Schelle Tarver

Born: 1/30/1959 in Modesto, CA, USA

Died: 3/20/2024 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-12 | Final Game: 1986-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

La Schelle Tarver was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career in the 1986 season. Tarver, primarily known as a position player, played a total of 13 games at the major league level, showcasing his skills amidst a competitive era in baseball. Although his playing time in the big leagues was limited, he recorded 3 hits and 1 RBI, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.12. Despite the challenges he faced in establishing himself in the majors, Tarver's journey reflects the experiences of many players attempting to break into professional baseball during the mid-1980s, a time characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his brief appearance in MLB serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who strive to reach the highest levels of the sport, contributing to 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
13 25 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.120 0.154 0.120 0.274 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.274 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 62.0% 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
1986 BOS AL 13 25 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.120 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 6 16 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 BOS OF 9 6 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Center Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Reedley College Reedley CA 1978
California State University Sacramento Sacramento CA 1980