Harry LaRoss
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914)
Harry LaRoss was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1914 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 22 career games, he hit .229 with 11 hits and 5 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/22/1954 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-06-24
- Last Game
- 1914-07-23
Full name: Harry Raymond LaRoss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | .229 | .260 | .250 | .510 | -165 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.
Career OPS .510 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 22.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 22 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -164.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 22 | 48 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -165 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .214 |
| Away | 8 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-07-23 | CIN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-19 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-17 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-15 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-14 | CIN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-10 | CIN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-07-09 | CIN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-07-08 | CIN | BRO | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-05 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-04 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 10 |
Harry LaRoss: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry LaRoss debuted on June 24, 1914 and played a final game on July 23, 1914. LaRoss's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. LaRoss, born on January 2, 1888, in Easton, PA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. LaRoss's listed size is 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds. LaRoss's death is recorded on March 22, 1954, in Chicago, IL, USA. On the record, Harry LaRoss was born Harry Raymond LaRoss.
Across 22 games at the plate, LaRoss's career line reads 11 hits in 48 at bats for a .229 average; the totals also include 5 RBI. Reaching base at a .260 clip and slugging .250, LaRoss finished with a .510 OPS. The league as a whole hit .255 across LaRoss's seasons, which puts the .229 career mark 10.2% below average. LaRoss's lone season row is 1914 with the Cincinnati Reds: 22 games, 11 hits in 48 at bats.
LaRoss played 10 games at left field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (10). Fielding in the outfield produced 15 putouts and 2 assists against 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry LaRoss
- Was Harry LaRoss a pitcher?
- No. Harry LaRoss was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Harry LaRoss hit?
- Harry LaRoss hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Harry LaRoss play for?
- Harry LaRoss played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1914).
- What were Harry LaRoss's career stats?
- In 22 games, Harry LaRoss had 11 hits, 5 RBI, 7 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Harry LaRoss play?
- Harry LaRoss played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry LaRoss and how much did he weigh?
- Harry LaRoss was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Harry LaRoss's career batting average?
- Harry LaRoss batted .229 over his career, with 11 hits in 48 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry LaRoss have?
- Harry LaRoss drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Harry LaRoss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry LaRoss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.