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 |
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 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.