Larry Cheney, baseball player, 1911-1919

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

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

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

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