Lerrin LaGrow
Born: 7/8/1948 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-07-28 | Final Game: 1980-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Lerrin Harris LaGrow
Biography
Lerrin LaGrow, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 until July 14, 1980. Over the course of his career, LaGrow established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation, earning a record of 34-55 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. He recorded a total of 375 strikeouts and notched 54 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in as a closer when needed. LaGrow's career spanned an era of significant change in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a period characterized by more offensive production.
LaGrow was known for his versatility on the mound, effectively adapting to the needs of his teams throughout his career. He played for several franchises, contributing to their pitching staffs with his experience and skill. His ability to manage games and handle high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset, particularly in late-game scenarios. Despite not achieving the stardom of some contemporaries, LaGrow's consistent performances have earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 55 | 309 | 67 | 19 | 2 | 54 | 779.0 | 814 | 356 | 74 | 312 | 375 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7.30 | -366.3 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27.3 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1.32 | 594.4 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 54.0 | 54 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 4.33 | -1169.4 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 8 | 19 | 37 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 216.3 | 245 | 112 | 80 | 85 | 4.66 | -3265.3 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 7 | 14 | 32 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 164.3 | 183 | 80 | 66 | 75 | 4.38 | -1663.3 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 1.48 | - |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 7 | 3 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 98.7 | 81 | 27 | 35 | 63 | 2.46 | - |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 6 | 5 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 88.0 | 85 | 43 | 38 | 41 | 4.40 | - |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.7 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 9.17 | - |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 5 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 37.0 | 38 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 3.41 | - |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39.0 | 42 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 4.15 | -794.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | DET | AL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | DET | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | DET | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAD | NL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | DET | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 309 | 67 | 37 | 136 | 13 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | DET | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | DET | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | DET | P | 21 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | DET | P | 37 | 34 | 12 | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | DET | P | 32 | 26 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| 1976 | SLN | P | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | P | 66 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1978 | CHA | P | 52 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1979 | CHA | P | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | LAN | P | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | PHI | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 309 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1968, 1969 |