Larry Burchart
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969)
Larry Burchart was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1969 for the Cleveland Guardians. Across 29 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 4.25 ERA and 26 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1969-04-10
- Last Game
- 1969-09-30
Full name: Larry Wayne Burchart
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.1 | 42 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 4.25 | 3.61 (-18%) | -56.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.1 | 42 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 4.25 | — | -56 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 25.0 | 25 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 3.96 |
| Away | 13 | 17.1 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4.67 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-09-30 | CLE | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-27 | CLE | TEX | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-09-24 | CLE | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-09-13 | CLE | BAL | — | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-09-12 | CLE | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-09-10 | CLE | DET | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-08-31 | CLE | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-08-11 | CLE | MIL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969-08-09 | CLE | KCR | — | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969-08-05 | CLE | OAK | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1966, 1967 |
Larry Burchart: the record in brief
The profile opens with Larry Burchart's first major league game on April 10, 1969; the last one listed came on September 30, 1969. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Burchart, born on February 8, 1946, in Tulsa, OK, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Burchart's listed size is 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Larry Wayne Burchart.
Across 29 games (0 starts), Burchart recorded 0 wins against 2 losses with a 4.25 ERA. The totals include 26 strikeouts. Against a 3.61 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.25 mark was 17.7% worse. All of that pitching came in 1969, with 29 games and 26 strikeouts.
Burchart appears at one position only: pitcher, in 29 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 1 putouts and 5 assists.
Burchart's college years, 1966 and 1967, were spent at Oklahoma State University. Retrosheet box scores cover 58 of Burchart's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Burchart
- Was Larry Burchart a pitcher?
- Yes. Larry Burchart pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- What teams did Larry Burchart play for?
- Larry Burchart played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1969).
- What were Larry Burchart's career stats?
- In 29 games, Larry Burchart went 0-2 with a 4.25 ERA, 26 strikeouts, and 42.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Larry Burchart play?
- Larry Burchart played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Burchart and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Burchart was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Larry Burchart's career ERA?
- Larry Burchart finished with a 4.25 career ERA, going 0-2 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Larry Burchart have?
- Larry Burchart recorded 26 career strikeouts.
- Is Larry Burchart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Burchart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.