Jeff Larish
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Jeff Larish was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the Detroit Tigers and the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 101 career games, he hit .224 with 55 hits, 8 home runs, and 32 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-30
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Jeffrey David Larish
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 245 | 30 | 55 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 29 | 83 | .224 | .308 | .380 | .688 | -223 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | 42 | 104 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 34 | .260 | .263 (-2%) | .333 (-8%) | .416 (-10%) | .749 (-9%) | -158.0 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 32 | 74 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 25 | .216 | .262 (-18%) | .332 (+3%) | .417 (+7%) | .750 (+5%) | 79.5 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | 3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 24 | 57 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 20 | .175 | .257 (-32%) | .325 (-15%) | .402 (-17%) | .728 (-16%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 101 | 245 | 30 | 55 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 29 | 83 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -78 | ||
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 (101 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 51 | 132 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 12 | .205 |
| Away | 50 | 113 | 17 | 28 | 6 | 20 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | OAK | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-10-02 | OAK | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-10-01 | OAK | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-29 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-27 | OAK | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-26 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-22 | OAK | CHW | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-21 | OAK | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-18 | OAK | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-14 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 32 |
Salary History
Jeff Larish's recorded salaries total $403,000 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Larish's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | DET | AL | $403,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $403,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Jeff Larish: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 30, 2008 and the final game on October 3, 2010, Jeff Larish built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (2008 to 2010) and the Oakland Athletics (2010). Larish played primarily as a designated hitter and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 11, 1982, in Iowa City, IA, USA and a listed size of 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The given name on file is Jeffrey David Larish.
Larish finished with 55 hits from 245 at bats in 101 games, which works out to .224, adding 8 homers and 32 runs batted in. Larish's career OPS of .688 combines a .308 on-base mark with .380 slugging. Over the seasons Larish played, league hitters batted .261; the .224 career figure is 14.1% below that. By OPS the gap is 7.4% below league average (.688 against .743). The hits column peaks at 27, in 2008. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 2008, did not top the league's .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Larish
- What years did Jeff Larish play?
- Jeff Larish played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Jeff Larish a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Larish was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Jeff Larish hit?
- Jeff Larish hit 8 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Larish play for?
- Jeff Larish played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2008–2010) and the Oakland Athletics (2010).
- What were Jeff Larish's career stats?
- In 101 games, Jeff Larish had 55 hits, 8 home runs, 32 RBI, 30 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Larish earn in his career?
- Jeff Larish's recorded salaries total $403,000 over 1 season, in 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Larish's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2010.
- What was Jeff Larish's salary?
- Jeff Larish's recorded salary was $403,000 in 2009.
- What position did Jeff Larish play?
- Jeff Larish played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Larish and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Larish was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Larish hit each season?
- Jeff Larish's home runs by season: 2 in 2008, 4 in 2009, and 2 in 2010. His most in one season was 4, in 2009.
- What was Jeff Larish's career batting average?
- Jeff Larish batted .224 over his career, with 55 hits in 245 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Larish have?
- Jeff Larish drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Larish in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Larish has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.