Larry Miggins
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1948-1952)
Larry Miggins was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1952 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 5 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .227 with 22 hits, 2 home runs, and 10 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 198 lb
- Died
- 12/12/2023 in Houston, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1948-10-03
- Last Game
- 1952-09-28
Full name: Lawrence Edward Miggins
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 | .227 | .250 | .361 | .611 | -212 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career SLG .361 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 13.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | SLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | SLN | NL | 42 | 96 | 7 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .229 | .252 (-9%) | .326 (-23%) | .369 (-1%) | .696 (-11%) | -212.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 97 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -212 | ||
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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 44 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | .250 |
| Away | 25 | 53 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 6 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-09-28 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-27 | STL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-24 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-23 | STL | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-19 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-16 | STL | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1952-09-14 | STL | NY1 | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-13 | STL | BRO | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-09-12 | STL | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-09-11 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Larry Miggins: the record in brief
Between the debut on October 3, 1948 and the final game on September 28, 1952, Larry Miggins built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1948 through 1952. Miggins, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'4" and 198 pounds. Miggins was born on August 20, 1925, in Bronx, NY, USA. Miggins died on December 12, 2023, in Houston, TX, USA. The given name on file is Lawrence Edward Miggins.
In 43 games and 97 at bats, Miggins batted .227 with 22 hits; the totals also include 2 home runs and 10 RBI. The on-base percentage is .250 and the slugging percentage .361, for an OPS of .611. Miggins's .227 average ran 12.3% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .611 to a league .709, 13.8% below average. No season topped the 22 hits of 1952. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 1952, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Miggins
- What years did Larry Miggins play?
- Larry Miggins played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1952.
- Was Larry Miggins a pitcher?
- No. Larry Miggins was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Miggins hit?
- Larry Miggins hit 2 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What teams did Larry Miggins play for?
- Larry Miggins played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1948, 1952).
- What were Larry Miggins's career stats?
- In 43 games, Larry Miggins had 22 hits, 2 home runs, 10 RBI, and 8 runs, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Larry Miggins play?
- Larry Miggins played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Miggins and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Miggins was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 198 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Miggins hit each season?
- Larry Miggins's home runs by season: 0 in 1948 and 2 in 1952. His most in one season was 2, in 1952.
- What was Larry Miggins's career batting average?
- Larry Miggins batted .227 over his career, with 22 hits in 97 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Miggins have?
- Larry Miggins drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Miggins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Miggins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.