Dan Larson
Born: 7/4/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-07-18 | Final Game: 1982-06-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Daniel James Larson
Biography
Dan Larson, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to June 1, 1982. Known for his determination on the mound, Larson played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, bridging the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of more offensively-oriented play. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 25 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, showcasing his resilience despite facing challenges in securing victories.
Over the course of his career, Larson struck out 151 batters and recorded 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during a time when pitching depth was critical. While his overall win-loss record may not reflect the impact he had on the field, Larson's presence in the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the dedication and hard work required to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 25 | 78 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 323.3 | 331 | 158 | 30 | 140 | 151 | 4.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 5 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 92.3 | 81 | 31 | 28 | 42 | 3.02 | 1003.7 |
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 1 | 7 | 32 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 97.7 | 108 | 63 | 45 | 44 | 5.81 | -2522.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4.26 | -21.9 |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.7 | 46 | 16 | 24 | 17 | 3.15 | -1015.7 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 27 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 4.18 | -992.4 |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 0 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 51 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 5.67 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 97 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.216 | 0.255 | 0.258 | 0.513 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | HOU | NL | 14 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | HOU | NL | 33 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PHI | NL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 12 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 78 | 43 | 39 | 44 | 2 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | HOU | P | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | HOU | P | 32 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | PHI | P | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PHI | P | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHN | P | 12 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 78 |