Larry Luebbers
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-2000)
Larry Luebbers was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000 for the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 8 seasons. Across 36 career appearances, he went 5-10 with a 4.96 ERA and 63 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-03
- Last Game
- 2000-09-26
Full name: Larry Christopher Luebbers
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.1 | 74 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 4.54 | 4.19 (-8%) | -975.6 |
| 1999 | SLN | NL | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 46 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 5.12 | 4.71 (-9%) | -1427.5 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.1 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6.20 | 4.77 (-30%) | 56.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 5 | 10 | 36 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 143.1 | 147 | 79 | 66 | 63 | 4.96 | — | -2,347 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .200 | .233 | .225 | .458 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career OBP .233 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career OPS .458 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 40.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 14 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SLN | NL | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 36 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (72 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .095 |
| Away | 20 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .316 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 76.0 | 73 | 41 | 32 | 35 | 4.86 |
| Away | 20 | 67.1 | 74 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 5.08 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-26 | CIN | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-09-02 | CIN | WSN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-08-31 | CIN | ATL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-27 | CIN | MIA | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-26 | CIN | MIA | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-24 | CIN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-22 | CIN | PHI | L | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-16 | CIN | MIL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-08-15 | CIN | MIL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-08-11 | CIN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
Salary History
Larry Luebbers's recorded salaries total $212,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Luebbers's career ran from 1993 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 2000.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SLN | NL | $212,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $212,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | KY | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Larry Luebbers: the record in brief
Larry Luebbers played a first major league game on July 3, 1993 and a last one on September 26, 2000. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1993 through 2000) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1999). Born on October 11, 1969, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, Luebbers is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 6 inches and 190 pounds. Luebbers's full given name, per the bio, is Larry Christopher Luebbers.
Luebbers pitched in 36 games, starting 23, and finished with a 5-10 record and 4.96 ERA. Also on Luebbers's record: 63 strikeouts. The league ERA over Luebbers's seasons was 4.56, so the 4.96 figure ran 8.7% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.54 in 1993, when the league's was 4.19.
Every defensive appearance on record for Luebbers, 36 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Luebbers with 9 putouts, 21 assists and 2 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Luebbers
- What years did Larry Luebbers play?
- Larry Luebbers played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000.
- Was Larry Luebbers a pitcher?
- Yes. Larry Luebbers pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 63 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Larry Luebbers hit?
- Larry Luebbers hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What teams did Larry Luebbers play for?
- Larry Luebbers played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1993, 2000) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1999).
- What were Larry Luebbers's career stats?
- In 36 games, Larry Luebbers went 5-10 with a 4.96 ERA, 63 strikeouts, 143.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Larry Luebbers earn in his career?
- Larry Luebbers's recorded salaries total $212,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Luebbers's career ran from 1993 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1993 and 2000.
- What was Larry Luebbers's salary?
- Larry Luebbers's recorded salary was $212,000 in 1999.
- What position did Larry Luebbers play?
- Larry Luebbers played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Luebbers and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Luebbers was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Larry Luebbers's career ERA?
- Larry Luebbers finished with a 4.96 career ERA, going 5-10 with 63 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Larry Luebbers have?
- Larry Luebbers recorded 63 career strikeouts.
- Is Larry Luebbers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Luebbers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.