Larry Miggins, baseball player, 1948-1952

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

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

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