Larry Lintz
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1978)
Larry Lintz was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1978 for 4 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 6 seasons. In 350 career games, he hit .227 with 140 hits and 27 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-07-14
- Last Game
- 1978-05-30
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 616 | 137 | 140 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 128 | 97 | 101 | .227 | .336 | .252 | .588 | -1,059 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OBP .336 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .252 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.
Career OPS .588 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 16.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MON | NL | 52 | 116 | 20 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 18 | .250 | .256 (-3%) | .325 (+8%) | .378 (-32%) | .703 (-13%) | -161.0 |
| 1974 | MON | NL | 113 | 319 | 60 | 76 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 44 | 50 | .238 | .256 (-7%) | .324 (+3%) | .369 (-25%) | .693 (-12%) | -437.9 |
| 1975 | MON | NL | 46 | 132 | 18 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 23 | 18 | .197 | .257 (-24%) | .327 (-3%) | .374 (-47%) | .701 (-27%) | -460.3 |
| 1975 | SLN | NL | 27 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | .278 | — | — | — | — | -460.3 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 68 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 41 | 30 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 13 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 350 | 616 | 137 | 140 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 128 | 97 | 101 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -1,520 | ||
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 (350 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 187 | 313 | 76 | 79 | 0 | 11 | .252 |
| Away | 163 | 303 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 16 | .201 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-05-30 | CLE | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-20 | CLE | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-19 | CLE | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-10-01 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-28 | OAK | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-25 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-24 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | OAK | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-15 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-10 | OAK | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 179 | 130 | 289 | 420 | 28 | 71 |
| 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 56 | 32 | 73 | 115 | 9 | 26 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | MON | 2B | 34 | 24 | 49 | 89 | 8 | 16 |
| 1973 | MON | SS | 15 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 1974 | MON | 2B | 67 | 56 | 117 | 178 | 12 | 28 |
| 1974 | MON | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MON | SS | 31 | 24 | 51 | 72 | 6 | 20 |
| 1975 | MON | 2B | 39 | 37 | 88 | 105 | 6 | 18 |
| 1975 | MON | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SLN | 2B | 6 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | SLN | SS | 6 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 1976 | OAK | 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | OAK | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | 2B | 28 | 9 | 28 | 35 | 0 | 9 |
| 1977 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 177 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 55 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laney College | Oakland | CA | 1969 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | CA | 1970, 1971 |
Larry Lintz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Larry Lintz's first major league game on July 14, 1973; the last one listed came on May 30, 1978. Lintz played for the Montreal Expos (1973 through 1975), the St. Louis Cardinals (1975), the Oakland Athletics (1976 through 1977), and the Cleveland Indians (1978). The bio lists Lintz as a second baseman who switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 150 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The birth record reads October 10, 1949, in Martinez, CA, USA.
Lintz's career batting table shows 350 games, 616 at bats and 140 hits, a .227 average; the totals also include 27 runs batted in and 128 stolen bases. Lintz's career OPS of .588 combines a .336 on-base mark with .252 slugging. Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Lintz's .227 average sits 12.0% below it. No season topped the 76 hits of 1974. Lintz drove in a season-high 20 runs in 1974. Lintz stole 50 bases in 1974, the most of any season listed. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .238 in 1974, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Lintz
- What years did Larry Lintz play?
- Larry Lintz played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1978.
- Was Larry Lintz a pitcher?
- No. Larry Lintz was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Larry Lintz hit?
- Larry Lintz hit 0 career home runs with 140 hits.
- What teams did Larry Lintz play for?
- Larry Lintz played for 4 teams: the Montreal Expos (1973–1975), the St. Louis Cardinals (1975), the Oakland Athletics (1976–1977), and the Cleveland Indians (1978).
- What were Larry Lintz's career stats?
- In 350 games, Larry Lintz had 140 hits, 27 RBI, 137 runs, and 128 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Larry Lintz play?
- Larry Lintz played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Lintz and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Lintz was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Larry Lintz's career batting average?
- Larry Lintz batted .227 over his career, with 140 hits in 616 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Lintz have?
- Larry Lintz drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Lintz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Lintz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.