Larry Harlow
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1981)
Larry Harlow was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1981 for the Baltimore Orioles and the California Angels, a span of 7 seasons. In 449 career games, he hit .248 with 271 hits, 12 home runs, and 72 RBI.
- 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" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-20
- Last Game
- 1981-10-03
Full name: Larry Duane Harlow
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 1,094 | 159 | 271 | 48 | 8 | 12 | 72 | 26 | 156 | 205 | .248 | .343 | .339 | .682 | -168 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.
Career SLG .339 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OPS .682 vs. league average .712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 46 | 48 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 8 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -199.8 |
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 147 | 460 | 67 | 112 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 14 | 55 | 72 | .243 | .257 (-6%) | .323 (avg) | .378 (-6%) | .702 (-3%) | -168.2 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 38 | 41 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | .268 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CAL | AL | 62 | 159 | 22 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 34 | .233 | .265 (-12%) | .329 (+4%) | .397 (-22%) | .727 (-10%) | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CAL | AL | 109 | 301 | 47 | 83 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 48 | 61 | .276 | .264 (+4%) | .326 (+15%) | .387 (-1%) | .714 (+7%) | 554.0 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 43 | 82 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 25 | .207 | .255 (-19%) | .320 (+5%) | .368 (-40%) | .688 (-19%) | -168.3 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 449 | 1,094 | 159 | 271 | 48 | 8 | 12 | 72 | 26 | 156 | 205 | .248 | — | — | — | — | 18 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 67.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 67.50 | — | 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 (450 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 223 | 515 | 74 | 119 | 6 | 30 | .231 |
| Away | 226 | 579 | 85 | 152 | 6 | 42 | .263 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 67.50 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-03 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981-10-02 | LAA | TEX | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981-09-29 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-28 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-27 | LAA | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981-09-26 | LAA | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981-09-25 | LAA | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-23 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-22 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-21 | LAA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 402 | 278 | 795 | 23 | 24 | 8 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BAL | OF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | BAL | OF | 38 | 13 | 47 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | BAL | OF | 138 | 115 | 313 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 1978 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | BAL | OF | 31 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | CAL | OF | 58 | 40 | 115 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CAL | OF | 94 | 78 | 234 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1981 | CAL | OF | 39 | 23 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 44 |
| Center Field | 257 |
| Right Field | 117 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | AZ | 1970 |
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Larry Harlow: the record in brief
Larry Harlow played a first major league game on September 20, 1975 and a last one on October 3, 1981. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (1975 to 1979) and the California Angels (1979 through 1981). Harlow played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on November 13, 1951, in Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Harlow was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. Larry Harlow was the playing name; the full given name is Larry Duane.
Harlow's career batting table shows 449 games, 1,094 at bats and 271 hits, a .248 average, plus 12 home runs, 72 runs batted in, and 26 stolen bases. Harlow got on base at a .343 rate and slugged .339 (.682 OPS). Harlow's .248 average ran 5.2% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1978 produced Harlow's most hits, 112 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. The RBI column peaks at 27 in 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Harlow
- What years did Larry Harlow play?
- Larry Harlow played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1981.
- Was Larry Harlow a pitcher?
- No. Larry Harlow was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Larry Harlow hit?
- Larry Harlow hit 12 career home runs with 271 hits.
- What teams did Larry Harlow play for?
- Larry Harlow played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1975, 1977–1979) and the California Angels (1979–1981).
- What were Larry Harlow's career stats?
- In 449 games, Larry Harlow had 271 hits, 12 home runs, 72 RBI, 159 runs, and 26 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- What position did Larry Harlow play?
- Larry Harlow played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Harlow and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Harlow was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Harlow hit each season?
- Larry Harlow's home runs by season: 0 in 1975, 0 in 1977, 8 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 4 in 1980, and 0 in 1981. His most in one season was 8, in 1978.
- What was Larry Harlow's career batting average?
- Larry Harlow batted .248 over his career, with 271 hits in 1,094 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Harlow have?
- Larry Harlow drove in 72 runs in his career.
- What was Larry Harlow's career ERA?
- Larry Harlow finished with a 67.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Larry Harlow in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Harlow has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.