Larry Jaster
Born: 1/13/1944 in Midland, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-09-17 | Final Game: 1972-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Larry Edward Jaster
Biography
Larry Jaster was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1944, whose career spanned from 1965 to 1972. He made his Major League Baseball debut during an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball strategies and the emergence of more specialized roles, including the use of relief pitchers. Over his career, Jaster compiled a record of 35 wins and 33 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. He finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.64, reflecting his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams.
In addition to his win-loss record, Jaster struck out 313 batters, demonstrating his talent for overpowering hitters with his pitching repertoire. Although he recorded only 3 saves, this statistic highlights the transitional nature of his role during a time when starting pitchers frequently completed games. Jaster's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of a changing game and left a lasting impact through his performances on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 33 | 138 | 80 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 598.0 | 579 | 242 | 69 | 178 | 313 | 3.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | STL | NL | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 1.61 | - |
| 1966 | STL | NL | 11 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 151.7 | 124 | 55 | 45 | 92 | 3.26 | - |
| 1967 | STL | NL | 9 | 7 | 34 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 152.3 | 141 | 51 | 44 | 87 | 3.01 | - |
| 1968 | STL | NL | 9 | 13 | 31 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 154.3 | 153 | 60 | 38 | 70 | 3.50 | - |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 1 | 6 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 95 | 47 | 28 | 39 | 5.49 | - |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 6.85 | -1083.5 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5.11 | -1336.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 171 | 12 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 0.170 | 0.210 | 0.211 | 0.420 | -459.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | STL | NL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | STL | NL | 26 | 45 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | STL | NL | 35 | 50 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.100 | -459.6 |
| 1968 | STL | NL | 31 | 43 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.140 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WSN | NL | 24 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1967 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 81.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1967 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 138 | 80 | 20 | 76 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | SLN | P | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | SLN | P | 26 | 21 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1967 | SLN | P | 34 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| 1968 | SLN | P | 31 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969 | MON | P | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1970 | ATL | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | ATL | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 138 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 4th | 1.0 | 20 | 1 |