Larry Casian
Born: 10/28/1965 in Lynwood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-09 | Final Game: 1998-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Lawrence Paul Casian
Biography
Larry Casian, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 until his retirement in 1998. Throughout his career, Casian was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. He made his debut with the Chicago White Sox and eventually played for several teams, showcasing his abilities in various pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he finished with a win-loss record of 11-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56.
Casian's career was marked by his capacity to strike out batters, amassing a total of 125 strikeouts, along with contributing to his teams' efforts with 2 saves. His playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game saw a shift toward offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Despite this era's focus on high-scoring games, Casian carved out a niche as a reliable pitcher who could handle pressure situations. After retiring on May 18, 1998, he left behind a legacy as a dedicated competitor who contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | 245 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 240.7 | 286 | 122 | 30 | 77 | 125 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 3.22 | 188.8 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 7.36 | -1120.4 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 5 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56.7 | 59 | 19 | 14 | 31 | 3.02 | 1824.2 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8.64 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 1 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40.7 | 57 | 32 | 12 | 18 | 7.08 | -2340.8 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 23 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1.93 | - |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1.88 | - |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7.45 | - |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 5.06 | - |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 11.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 4 | 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 | 245 | 3 | 17 | 41 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | MIN | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | MIN | P | 54 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MIN | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 42 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHN | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 245 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $350,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $160,000 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $180,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $115,000 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | $105,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,285,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1985, 1986, 1987 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1984 |