Larry File
Born: 5/18/1922 in Chester, PA, USA
Died: 9/25/2008 in Ocean Pines, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-09-06 | Final Game: 1940-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Samuel Lawrence File
Biography
Larry File was a professional baseball player born in 1922, who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. He played from September 6 to September 29, 1940, during a time when the sport was navigating the challenges of World War II and the impact it had on player availability and team rosters. Although File's time in the major leagues was short, he made his mark by stepping onto the field during a significant period in baseball history.
During his seven-game stint in the big leagues, File recorded one hit and one run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.077. While he did not achieve remarkable individual statistics, his presence in the league reflects the diverse tapestry of players who contributed to the game during the early 1940s. File's career, albeit limited, serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, often facing challenges both on and off the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHI | SS | 6 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 5 |