Larry Miggins
Born: 8/20/1925 in Bronx, NY, USA
Died: 12/12/2023 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-10-03 | Final Game: 1952-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Lawrence Edward Miggins
Biography
Larry Miggins was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who played in the Major Leagues from 1948 to 1952. Primarily positioned as an outfielder, Miggins made a modest impact during his brief career, appearing in 43 games. Over these appearances, he recorded 22 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 10 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .227. His playing style was characterized by a solid, if unspectacular, offensive approach typical of the time, as he did not steal any bases throughout his career.
Miggins' career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a transformative period for baseball as the sport began to integrate and evolve from the styles of the pre-war years. While not a star player, his contributions to the teams he played for in the early 1950s reflect the depth and resilience of baseball during a time of significant change. Although his time in the majors was brief, Larry Miggins remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who navigated the challenges of their era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 97 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.227 | 0.250 | 0.361 | 0.611 | -229.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 42 | 96 | 7 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.229 | -229.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 25 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | SLN | OF | 25 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime College | Throggs Neck | NY | 1944 |