Larry Bigbie
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2006)
Larry Bigbie was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006 for the Baltimore Orioles, the Colorado Rockies, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 6 seasons. In 392 career games, he hit .267 with 328 hits, 31 home runs, and 137 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-23
- Last Game
- 2006-06-04
Full name: Larry Robert Bigbie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 1,227 | 164 | 328 | 56 | 4 | 31 | 137 | 25 | 119 | 302 | .267 | .331 | .395 | .726 | -336 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .331 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .395 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 47 | 131 | 15 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 42 | .229 | .263 (-13%) | .332 (-4%) | .426 (-25%) | .758 (-16%) | -310.2 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 16 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 83 | 287 | 43 | 87 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 7 | 29 | 60 | .303 | .264 (+15%) | .332 (+10%) | .422 (+8%) | .754 (+9%) | 509.8 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 139 | 478 | 76 | 134 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 68 | 8 | 45 | 113 | .280 | .266 (+5%) | .335 (+2%) | .427 (avg) | .762 (+1%) | 75.6 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 67 | 206 | 22 | 51 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 21 | 49 | .248 | .264 (-6%) | .330 (-5%) | .418 (-11%) | .749 (-8%) | -275.4 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 23 | 66 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | .212 | .264 (-20%) | .330 (-22%) | .418 (-39%) | .749 (-31%) | -275.4 |
| 2006 | SLN | NL | 17 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 392 | 1,227 | 164 | 328 | 56 | 4 | 31 | 137 | 25 | 119 | 302 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -276 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (392 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 204 | 627 | 73 | 167 | 15 | 59 | .266 |
| Away | 188 | 600 | 91 | 161 | 16 | 78 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-04 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-06-02 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-31 | STL | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006-05-30 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-05-29 | STL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-27 | STL | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-05-26 | STL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-05-23 | STL | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-22 | STL | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-05-21 | STL | KCR | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 269 |
| Center Field | 68 |
| Right Field | 34 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SLN | NL | $900,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $380,000 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | $340,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,620,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | Muncie | IN | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Larry Bigbie (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Larry Bigbie: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 23, 2001 and the final game on June 4, 2006, Larry Bigbie built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Baltimore Orioles (2001 to 2005), the Colorado Rockies (2005), and the St. Louis Cardinals (2006). At 190 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame, Bigbie is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Bigbie hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is November 4, 1977, in Hobart, IN, USA. The bio lists the given name Larry Robert.
Across 392 games at the plate, Bigbie's career line reads 328 hits in 1,227 at bats for a .267 average, along with 31 homers, 137 RBI, and 25 stolen bases. Bigbie got on base at a .331 rate and slugged .395 (.726 OPS). The .267 career average is close to the .265 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 15 in 2004 with the Baltimore Orioles. The hits column peaks at 134, in 2004. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .303 in 2003, 15% above that year's league mark of .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Bigbie
- What years did Larry Bigbie play?
- Larry Bigbie played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006.
- Was Larry Bigbie a pitcher?
- No. Larry Bigbie was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Bigbie hit?
- Larry Bigbie hit 31 career home runs with 328 hits.
- What was Larry Bigbie's career batting average?
- Larry Bigbie batted .267 over his career, with 328 hits in 1,227 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Bigbie have?
- Larry Bigbie drove in 137 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Bigbie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Bigbie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.