Larry Yellen

Born: 1/4/1943 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/18/2023 in Union City, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-26 | Final Game: 1964-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Alan Yellen

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Biography

Larry Yellen, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1963 to 1964. Primarily serving as a position player, Yellen made a notable but fleeting impact in the league, participating in 14 games during his time in the majors. Despite the challenges of making a name for oneself in the competitive environment of professional baseball, Yellen's journey reflects the aspirations of many who strive for success on the diamond. During his career, Yellen faced the typical struggles associated with emerging players in the early 1960s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and zero stolen bases. Although his statistical performance may not reflect the achievements of more prominent players, Yellen's presence in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the myriad of players who have aspired to excel in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	14	2	0	0	0	26.0	34	18	4	11	12	6.23	0

Career ERA 6.23 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 77.0% 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
1963	HOU	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	7	2	1	3	3.60	—	0.0
1964	HOU	NL	0	0	13	1	0	0	0	21.0	27	16	10	9	6.86	3.58 (-92%)	-1092.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1963	HOU	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	HOU	NL	13	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	2	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	HOU	P	1	1	0	2	0	0
1964	HOU	P	13	1	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Hunter College - The City University of New York	New York	NY	1962