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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 6 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 95.3 | 95 | 45 | 51 | 51 | 4.25 | -2727.1 |
| 1975 | PIT | NL | 7 | 5 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 114.7 | 95 | 37 | 43 | 59 | 2.90 | 456.5 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 10 | 7 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 145.0 | 123 | 51 | 58 | 72 | 3.17 | -313.3 |
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 6 | 5 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90.3 | 100 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 5.08 | -3212.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | NL | 21 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PIT | NL | 49 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 40 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 47 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PIT | P | 19 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | PIT | P | 45 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | PIT | P | 36 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | PIT | P | 39 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 139 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Player of the Week | Week of 1976-09-03 |