Larry Hardy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1976)
Larry Hardy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976 for the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros, a span of 3 seasons. Across 94 career appearances, he went 9-4 with a 5.29 ERA and 70 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-28
- Last Game
- 1976-05-16
Full name: Howard Lawrence Hardy
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 9 | 4 | 76 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 101.2 | 129 | 53 | 44 | 57 | 4.69 | 3.63 (-29%) | -708.5 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21.2 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 7.06 | 3.51 (-101%) | -422.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 4 | 94 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 126.0 | 171 | 74 | 56 | 70 | 5.29 | — | -1,131 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .000 | .077 | .000 | .077 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .077 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .077 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 88.9% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 76 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 94 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (188 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 46 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 64.2 | 93 | 41 | 31 | 38 | 5.71 |
| Away | 46 | 61.1 | 78 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 4.84 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-05-16 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-14 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-12 | HOU | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-04 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-02 | HOU | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-29 | HOU | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-24 | HOU | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-22 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-20 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-19 | HOU | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-05-16 | HOU | PHI | — | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-14 | HOU | PHI | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976-05-12 | HOU | WSN | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-05-04 | HOU | PHI | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-02 | HOU | NYN | SV | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-04-29 | HOU | WSN | SV | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-04-24 | HOU | NYN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-22 | HOU | LAD | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-04-20 | HOU | LAD | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976-04-19 | HOU | LAD | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 94 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1968, 1969, 1970 |
Larry Hardy: the record in brief
Larry Hardy's major league career runs from a debut on April 28, 1974 to a final game on May 16, 1976. The season rows list, in order, the San Diego Padres (1974 to 1975) and the Houston Astros (1976). Listed as a pitcher, Hardy both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 10 inches and 180 pounds. Hardy was born on January 10, 1948, in Goose Creek, TX, USA. Hardy's full given name, per the bio, is Howard Lawrence Hardy.
Hardy pitched in 94 games, starting 1, and finished with a 9-4 record and 5.29 ERA. The totals include 70 strikeouts. The league ERA over Hardy's seasons was 3.62, so the 5.29 figure ran 46.1% worse than average. 1974 brought Hardy a season-high 9 wins. 1974 was Hardy's sharpest full season, a 4.69 ERA against the league's 3.63.
The position breakdown shows 94 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Hardy with 6 putouts, 26 assists and 3 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Hardy
- What years did Larry Hardy play?
- Larry Hardy played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976.
- Was Larry Hardy a pitcher?
- Yes. Larry Hardy pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 70 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Larry Hardy hit?
- Larry Hardy hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Larry Hardy's career batting average?
- Larry Hardy batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 12 at bats.
- What was Larry Hardy's career ERA?
- Larry Hardy finished with a 5.29 career ERA, going 9-4 with 70 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Larry Hardy have?
- Larry Hardy recorded 70 career strikeouts.