Larry Elliot
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1966)
Larry Elliot was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets, a span of 5 seasons. In 157 career games, he hit .236 with 103 hits, 15 home runs, and 56 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 261.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-19
- Last Game
- 1966-10-02
Full name: Lawrence Lee Elliot
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 437 | 53 | 103 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 56 | 1 | 45 | 105 | .236 | .311 | .398 | .709 | 261 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .398 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .709 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 80 | 224 | 27 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 55 | .228 | .250 (-9%) | .312 (+2%) | .377 (+2%) | .690 (+2%) | 137.6 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 65 | 199 | 24 | 49 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 46 | .246 | .248 (-1%) | .309 (-1%) | .376 (+9%) | .685 (+5%) | 123.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 157 | 437 | 53 | 103 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 56 | 1 | 45 | 105 | .236 | — | — | — | — | 261 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (157 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 190 | 25 | 45 | 7 | 24 | .237 |
| Away | 87 | 247 | 28 | 58 | 8 | 32 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-10-02 | NYN | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-10-02 | NYN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-24 | NYN | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-23 | NYN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-19 | NYN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-18 | NYN | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-17 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-15 | NYN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-13 | NYN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-09-12 | NYN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 58 |
| Right Field | 37 |
Larry Elliot: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1962 and the final game on October 2, 1966, Larry Elliot built the record summarized on this page. By club, Elliot's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1962 through 1963) and the New York Mets (1964 to 1966). Elliot played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on March 5, 1938, in San Diego, CA, USA, Elliot was listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. The bio lists the given name Lawrence Lee.
In 157 games and 437 at bats, Elliot batted .236 with 103 hits, along with 15 home runs and 56 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .311 and the slugging percentage .398, for an OPS of .709. The league as a whole hit .251 across Elliot's seasons, which puts the .236 career mark 6.0% below average. The hits column peaks at 51, in 1964. 1966 brought the most runs batted in, 32. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .246 in 1966, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Elliot
- What years did Larry Elliot play?
- Larry Elliot played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966.
- Was Larry Elliot a pitcher?
- No. Larry Elliot was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Elliot hit?
- Larry Elliot hit 15 career home runs with 103 hits.
- What teams did Larry Elliot play for?
- Larry Elliot played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1962–1963) and the New York Mets (1964, 1966).
- What were Larry Elliot's career stats?
- In 157 games, Larry Elliot had 103 hits, 15 home runs, 56 RBI, 53 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- What position did Larry Elliot play?
- Larry Elliot played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Elliot and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Elliot was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Elliot hit each season?
- Larry Elliot's home runs by season: 1 in 1962, 0 in 1963, 9 in 1964, and 5 in 1966. His most in one season was 9, in 1964.
- What was Larry Elliot's career batting average?
- Larry Elliot batted .236 over his career, with 103 hits in 437 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Elliot have?
- Larry Elliot drove in 56 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Elliot in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Elliot has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.