Larry Foss
Born: 4/18/1936 in Castleton, KS, USA
Died: 6/15/2019 in Wichita, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-09-18 | Final Game: 1962-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Larry Curtis Foss
Biography
Larry Foss was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1961 to 1962. Born in 1936, Foss made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just prior to the expansion era that would reshape the game in the 1960s. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 1-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this time due to the evolving offensive strategies.
Foss was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, contributing a total of 12 strikeouts across his appearances. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital, often stepping in during critical moments for his team. His career spanned a time when pitching depth was increasingly important in the game, as teams began to rely more heavily on specialized roles within their pitching staff. Foss's contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflect the dedication and determination of a player striving to make an impact during a competitive era in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 32 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 5.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5.87 | -946.2 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4.63 | -711.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PIT | NL | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | PIT | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | NYN | P | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |