Larry Whisenton, baseball player, 1977-1982

Larry Whisenton

Born: 7/3/1956 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-17 | Final Game: 1982-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Larry Whisenton, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 116 games, where he recorded 48 hits, including 4 home runs and 21 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .234. Whisenton was known for his versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 3 bases during his time in the league. Whisenton's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player training and strategy in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his persistence and dedication to the sport provided a valuable presence in the locker room and on the field. Whisenton’s journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the challenges and opportunities faced by athletes during this era, illustrating the diverse tapestry of talent that has graced the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 205 27 48 10 3 4 21 3 29 42 0.234 0.326 0.371 0.697 114.7

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1977 ATL NL 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1978 ATL NL 6 16 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1979 ATL NL 13 37 3 9 2 1 0 1 1 3 3 0.243 — — — — 0.0
1981 ATL NL 9 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1982 ATL NL 84 143 21 34 7 2 4 17 2 23 33 0.238 .261 (-9%) .324 (+5%) .388 (+3%) .712 (+4%) 114.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 NLCS ATL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 53 41 86 4 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 ATL OF 4 3 5 0 0 0
1979 ATL OF 13 10 28 3 0 0
1981 ATL OF 2 0 0 0 1 0
1982 ATL OF 34 28 53 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 40
Right Field 14