Larry Elliot
Born: 3/5/1938 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-19 | Final Game: 1966-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Lawrence Lee Elliot
Biography
Larry Elliot, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966. Known for his versatility as a position player, Elliot appeared in a total of 157 games during his career. He made a name for himself in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game, contributing significantly to the teams he played for with a blend of contact hitting and occasional power.
Throughout his career, Elliot recorded 103 hits, which included 15 home runs and 56 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.236. Although his time in the major leagues was relatively short, his ability to impact games with timely hitting and his single stolen base showcased his all-around capabilities. Elliot's contributions on the field reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball in the 1960s, a decade that witnessed significant changes in player roles and offensive strategies.
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 | 0.236 | 0.311 | 0.398 | 0.709 | 261.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | PIT | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 80 | 224 | 27 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 55 | 0.228 | 137.6 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 65 | 199 | 24 | 49 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 46 | 0.246 | 123.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 120 | 113 | 206 | 12 | 10 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PIT | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | OF | 63 | 59 | 130 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | NYN | OF | 54 | 53 | 73 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 58 |
| Right Field | 37 |