Larry Burright
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1964)
Larry Burright was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 159 career games, he hit .205 with 73 hits, 4 home runs, and 33 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/14/2025 in Glendora, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-12
- Last Game
- 1964-04-18
Full name: Larry Allen Burright
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 356 | 44 | 73 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 29 | 92 | .205 | .267 | .295 | .562 | -1,083 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career OPS .562 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 19.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAN | NL | 115 | 249 | 35 | 51 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 21 | 67 | .205 | .257 (-21%) | .326 (-19%) | .393 (-19%) | .719 (-19%) | -822.9 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 41 | 100 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 25 | .220 | .246 (-11%) | .308 (-6%) | .371 (-30%) | .680 (-19%) | -260.4 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 159 | 356 | 44 | 73 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 29 | 92 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,083 | ||
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 (157 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 159 | 20 | 37 | 1 | 13 | .233 |
| Away | 83 | 196 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 20 | .184 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-04-18 | NYN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-17 | NYN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-04-14 | NYN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-07-28 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-07-27 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-07-26 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-07-25 | NYN | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-07-24 | NYN | SFG | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1963-07-23 | NYN | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-07-21 | NYN | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 127 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
Larry Burright: the record in brief
According to the bio, Larry Burright debuted on April 12, 1962 and played a final game on April 18, 1964. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962) and the New York Mets (1963 to 1964). Listed as a second baseman, Burright threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads July 10, 1937, in Roseville, IL, USA. Burright's death is recorded on October 14, 2025, in Glendora, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Larry Allen.
The batting record for Burright: 159 games, 73 hits in 356 at bats, and a .205 average, plus 4 homers and 33 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .267 and .295 give Burright a career OPS of .562. Set against a .251 league average for the same years, Burright's .205 average sits 18.5% below it. By OPS the gap is 19.4% below league average (.562 against .697). 1962 produced Burright's most hits, 51 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .205 in 1962, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Burright
- What years did Larry Burright play?
- Larry Burright played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1964.
- Was Larry Burright a pitcher?
- No. Larry Burright was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Larry Burright hit?
- Larry Burright hit 4 career home runs with 73 hits.
- What teams did Larry Burright play for?
- Larry Burright played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1962) and the New York Mets (1963–1964).
- What were Larry Burright's career stats?
- In 159 games, Larry Burright had 73 hits, 4 home runs, 33 RBI, 44 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .205 batting average.
- What position did Larry Burright play?
- Larry Burright played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Burright and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Burright was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Burright hit each season?
- Larry Burright's home runs by season: 4 in 1962, 0 in 1963, and 0 in 1964. His most in one season was 4, in 1962.
- What was Larry Burright's career batting average?
- Larry Burright batted .205 over his career, with 73 hits in 356 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Burright have?
- Larry Burright drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Burright in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Burright has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.