Larry Hisle
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1982)
Larry Hisle was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1982 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Minnesota Twins, and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,197 career games, he hit .273 with 1,146 hits, 166 home runs, and 674 RBI. Larry Hisle was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 11,376.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 193 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-04-10
- Last Game
- 1982-05-06
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Larry Eugene Hisle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,197 | 4,205 | 652 | 1,146 | 193 | 32 | 166 | 674 | 128 | 462 | 941 | .273 | .347 | .452 | .799 | 11,376 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .347 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career SLG .452 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.
Career OPS .799 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — +14.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 7 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 145 | 482 | 75 | 128 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 56 | 18 | 48 | 152 | .266 | .248 (+7%) | .320 (+6%) | .369 (+24%) | .689 (+16%) | 1398.7 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 126 | 405 | 52 | 83 | 22 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 5 | 53 | 139 | .205 | .253 (-19%) | .325 (-8%) | .385 (-8%) | .711 (-8%) | -556.6 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 36 | 76 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 22 | .197 | .249 (-21%) | .316 (-19%) | .365 (-35%) | .682 (-28%) | -314.0 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 143 | 545 | 88 | 148 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 64 | 11 | 64 | 128 | .272 | .256 (+6%) | .325 (+8%) | .378 (+11%) | .703 (+10%) | 1097.4 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 143 | 510 | 68 | 146 | 20 | 7 | 19 | 79 | 12 | 48 | 112 | .286 | .256 (+11%) | .324 (+9%) | .369 (+26%) | .693 (+18%) | 1710.2 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 80 | 255 | 37 | 80 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 51 | 17 | 27 | 39 | .314 | .257 (+22%) | .327 (+15%) | .374 (+32%) | .701 (+24%) | 1076.6 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 155 | 581 | 81 | 158 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 96 | 31 | 56 | 93 | .272 | .255 (+6%) | .320 (+5%) | .360 (+9%) | .681 (+7%) | 782.5 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 141 | 546 | 95 | 165 | 36 | 3 | 28 | 119 | 21 | 56 | 106 | .302 | .264 (+14%) | .329 (+12%) | .401 (+33%) | .730 (+24%) | 2543.9 |
| 1978 | ML4 | AL | 142 | 520 | 96 | 151 | 24 | 0 | 34 | 115 | 10 | 67 | 90 | .290 | .257 (+13%) | .323 (+15%) | .378 (+41%) | .702 (+29%) | 3024.4 |
| 1979 | ML4 | AL | 26 | 96 | 18 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 19 | .281 | .265 (+6%) | .329 (+7%) | .397 (+13%) | .727 (+10%) | 161.9 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 17 | 60 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 7 | .283 | .264 (+7%) | .326 (+29%) | .387 (+50%) | .714 (+41%) | 451.4 |
| 1981 | ML4 | AL | 27 | 87 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .230 | .255 (-10%) | .320 (-10%) | .368 (+12%) | .688 (+2%) | -0.1 |
| 1982 | ML4 | AL | 9 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,197 | 4,205 | 652 | 1,146 | 193 | 32 | 166 | 674 | 128 | 462 | 941 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 11,376 | ||
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 (1197 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 596 | 2019 | 322 | 561 | 84 | 348 | .278 |
| Away | 601 | 2186 | 330 | 585 | 82 | 326 | .268 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-05-06 | MIL | MIN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982-05-05 | MIL | KCR | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-05-04 | MIL | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982-05-03 | MIL | KCR | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-04-17 | MIL | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982-04-13 | MIL | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-04-11 | MIL | TOR | W | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982-04-10 | MIL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-04-09 | MIL | TOR | W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1981-09-14 | MIL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | PHI | OF | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | PHI | OF | 140 | 132 | 324 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 1970 | PHI | OF | 121 | 114 | 262 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | OF | 27 | 18 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | MIN | OF | 143 | 139 | 337 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | OF | 137 | 127 | 279 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 1975 | MIN | OF | 58 | 55 | 118 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | MIN | OF | 154 | 149 | 361 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| 1977 | MIN | OF | 134 | 134 | 287 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 1978 | ML4 | OF | 87 | 87 | 172 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 1979 | ML4 | OF | 10 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 470 |
| Center Field | 500 |
| Right Field | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 136 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-04-07 |
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-07-07 |
| 1978 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1977 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 201.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1977 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 54.0 | 392 | 1 |
| 1969 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 2.0 | 24 | 2 |
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Larry Hisle: the record in brief
Larry Hisle's major league career runs from a debut on April 10, 1968 to a final game on May 6, 1982. By club, Hisle's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1968 through 1971), the Minnesota Twins (1973 through 1977), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1978 to 1982). Hisle played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on May 5, 1947, in Portsmouth, OH, USA, Hisle was listed at 6'2" and 193 pounds. The bio lists the given name Larry Eugene.
In 1,197 games and 4,205 at bats, Hisle batted .273 with 1,146 hits, plus 166 homers, 674 RBI, and 128 stolen bases. Hisle got on base at a .347 rate and slugged .452 (.799 OPS). Over the seasons Hisle played, league hitters batted .256; the .273 career figure is 6.3% above that. No season beat the 34 home runs Hisle hit in 1978. The highest hit total in a season was 165, in 1977. The RBI column peaks at 119 in 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Hisle
- What years did Larry Hisle play?
- Larry Hisle played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1982.
- Was Larry Hisle a pitcher?
- No. Larry Hisle was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Hisle hit?
- Larry Hisle hit 166 career home runs with 1,146 hits.
- What teams did Larry Hisle play for?
- Larry Hisle played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1968–1971), the Minnesota Twins (1973–1977), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1982).
- Did Larry Hisle win an MVP award?
- No. Larry Hisle did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Larry Hisle win?
- Larry Hisle was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Larry Hisle's career stats?
- In 1,197 games, Larry Hisle had 1,146 hits, 166 home runs, 674 RBI, 652 runs, and 128 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- What position did Larry Hisle play?
- Larry Hisle played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Hisle and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Hisle was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 193 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Hisle hit each season?
- Larry Hisle's home runs by season: 0 in 1968, 20 in 1969, 10 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 15 in 1973, 19 in 1974, 11 in 1975, 14 in 1976, 28 in 1977, 34 in 1978, 3 in 1979, 6 in 1980, 4 in 1981, and 2 in 1982. His most in one season was 34, in 1978.
- What was Larry Hisle's career batting average?
- Larry Hisle batted .273 over his career, with 1,146 hits in 4,205 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Hisle have?
- Larry Hisle drove in 674 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Hisle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Hisle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Larry Hisle make?
- Larry Hisle was selected to 2 All-Star Games.