Larry Cheney
Born: 5/2/1886 in Belleville, KS, USA
Died: 1/6/1969 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-09 | Final Game: 1919-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Laurence Russell Cheney
Biography
Larry Cheney, born in 1886, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who showcased his talents from 1911 until his retirement in 1919. Over the course of his career, Cheney compiled a record of 116 wins and 100 losses, reflecting both durability and skill on the mound. He finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.7, highlighting his ability to stifle opposing offenses during an era that was becoming increasingly dominated by offensive power.
Cheney was known for his strikeout ability, amassing a total of 926 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams with 19 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. He played during a time when baseball was transitioning out of the deadball era, and his accomplishments placed him among the notable pitchers of his time. Cheney's contributions to the game were significant, as he not only excelled in his pitching duties but also helped to set the stage for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 100 | 313 | 225 | 132 | 20 | 19 | 1881.3 | 1605 | 564 | 36 | 733 | 926 | 2.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.00 | - |
| 1912 | CHC | NL | 26 | 10 | 42 | 37 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 303.3 | 262 | 96 | 111 | 140 | 2.85 | - |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 21 | 14 | 54 | 36 | 25 | 2 | 11 | 305.0 | 271 | 87 | 98 | 136 | 2.57 | - |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 20 | 18 | 50 | 40 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 311.3 | 239 | 88 | 140 | 157 | 2.54 | - |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1.67 | -546.1 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 8 | 9 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 131.3 | 120 | 52 | 55 | 68 | 3.56 | - |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 18 | 12 | 41 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 253.0 | 178 | 54 | 105 | 166 | 1.92 | 637.4 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 8 | 12 | 35 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 210.3 | 185 | 55 | 73 | 102 | 2.35 | 169.0 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 11 | 13 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 200.7 | 177 | 67 | 74 | 83 | 3.00 | -120.3 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 45 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 4.15 | -266.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 35 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 3.55 | 0.1 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 2 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 57.3 | 69 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 4.55 | -759.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 617 | 46 | 115 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 41 | 179 | 0.186 | 0.243 | 0.241 | 0.484 | -2033.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHC | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CHC | NL | 42 | 106 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 0.226 | -244.3 |
| 1913 | CHC | NL | 56 | 104 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 0.192 | -444.2 |
| 1914 | CHC | NL | 50 | 100 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 0.180 | -407.9 |
| 1915 | BRO | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 25 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | BRO | NL | 41 | 79 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 0.114 | -642.5 |
| 1917 | BRO | NL | 35 | 68 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.206 | -175.8 |
| 1918 | BRO | NL | 33 | 66 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.242 | -118.2 |
| 1919 | BRO | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 8 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 9 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS | BRO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS | BRO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 313 | 0 | 55 | 501 | 46 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CHN | P | 42 | 0 | 4 | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHN | P | 54 | 0 | 4 | 82 | 9 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHN | P | 50 | 0 | 7 | 84 | 6 | 4 |
| 1915 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHN | P | 25 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 7 | 0 |
| 1916 | BRO | P | 41 | 0 | 7 | 61 | 7 | 2 |
| 1917 | BRO | P | 35 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRO | P | 32 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 6 | 0 |
| 1918 | BRO | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | BRO | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | PHI | P | 9 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 313 |
| First Base | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 12.0 | 64 | 0 |