Larry McCall
Born: 9/8/1952 in Asheville, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-10 | Final Game: 1979-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Larry Stephen McCall
Biography
Larry McCall, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1979. Over the course of his brief career, McCall appeared in games for teams during a transitional period in baseball, navigating the shift from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. He finished his career with a record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.04, which reflects the challenges many pitchers faced during this era of evolving hitting techniques and strategies.
In his time on the mound, McCall recorded a total of 10 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. While he did not achieve any saves during his career, his role as a pitcher in the late 1970s placed him among a cadre of players who were pivotal in shaping the game as it moved towards a new era. Although not a household name, McCall's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 39 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.50 | - |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5.62 | - |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.16 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | NYA | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | TEX | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |