Larry Demery, baseball player, 1974-1977

Larry Demery

Born: 6/4/1953 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

Died: 2/15/2024 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-06-02 | Final Game: 1977-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Calvin Demery

Biography

Larry Demery was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1977. Born in 1953, Demery showcased his skills during a brief but impactful career. He finished with a win-loss record of 29-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, demonstrating his ability to keep runs to a minimum and contribute to his team's success on the mound. Throughout his career, he struck out 217 batters and recorded 7 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Demery's tenure in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, where pitching played a crucial role in shaping the game’s dynamics. He was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure, traits that made him a valuable asset to his teams. While his career was relatively short, Demery left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his contributions during the mid-1970s, an era marked by evolving strategies and a focus on pitching prowess.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 23 139 46 7 1 7 445.3 413 184 40 199 217 3.72 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
157 117 11 16 1 3 0 4 0 8 49 0.137 0.190 0.197 0.387 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 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
1975 NLCS PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1974 NLCS PIT 2 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 3 0 0 3.0 7 8 3 1 24.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1975 NLCS PIT 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 4 4 1 1 18.00
1974 NLCS PIT 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 3 4 2 0 36.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 139 46 27 58 6 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 139

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-09-03