Larry Pape
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1912)
Larry Pape was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1912 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. Across 51 career appearances, he went 13-9 with a 2.81 ERA and 84 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
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/21/1918 in Swissvale, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-07-06
- Last Game
- 1912-09-26
Full name: Laurence Albert Pape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 57.1 | 46 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 2.04 | 2.55 (+20%) | 63.2 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 10 | 8 | 27 | 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 176.1 | 167 | 48 | 63 | 49 | 2.45 | 3.37 (+27%) | -1026.7 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48.2 | 74 | 27 | 16 | 17 | 4.99 | 3.36 (-49%) | 102.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 13 | 9 | 51 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 282.1 | 287 | 88 | 91 | 84 | 2.81 | — | -861 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 102 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 29 | .196 | .219 | .225 | .445 | -375 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.
Career OBP .219 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.
Career SLG .225 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.
Career OPS .445 vs. league average .669 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 11 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 27 | 64 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .203 | .266 (-24%) | .336 (-36%) | .356 (-39%) | .693 (-37%) | -375.2 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 13 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 51 | 102 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 29 | .196 | — | — | — | — | -375 | ||
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 (102 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 57 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | .211 |
| Away | 24 | 45 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .178 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 156.2 | 165 | 52 | 53 | 57 | 2.99 |
| Away | 24 | 122.1 | 127 | 44 | 42 | 26 | 3.24 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-26 | BOS | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-26 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-03 | BOS | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-30 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-24 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-10 | BOS | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-02 | BOS | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-06-29 | BOS | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1912-06-27 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912-06-01 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-26 | BOS | NYY | W | 3.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-26 | BOS | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-08-03 | BOS | SLA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-30 | BOS | CHW | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-07-24 | BOS | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-07-10 | BOS | SLA | — | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-07-02 | BOS | NYY | — | 7.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912-06-29 | BOS | NYY | SV | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912-06-27 | BOS | MIN | — | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912-06-01 | BOS | CLE | — | 4.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
Larry Pape: the record in brief
Larry Pape played a first major league game on July 6, 1909 and a last one on September 26, 1912. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1909 to 1912. Pape, born on July 21, 1885, in Norwood, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Pape's listed size is 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on July 21, 1918, in Swissvale, PA, USA. The given name on file is Laurence Albert Pape.
Pape pitched in 51 games, starting 24, and finished with a 13-9 record and 2.81 ERA. The same table counts 84 strikeouts and 13 complete games. That 2.81 ERA compares with a 3.09 league average across the same seasons, 9.4% better. 1911 brought Pape a season-high 10 wins. In 1911, one of the busiest seasons, Pape posted a 2.45 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.37.
The position breakdown shows 51 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 12 putouts and 99 assists against 9 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Pape
- What years did Larry Pape play?
- Larry Pape played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1912.
- Was Larry Pape a pitcher?
- Yes. Larry Pape pitched in the major leagues, recording 13 wins and 84 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Larry Pape hit?
- Larry Pape hit 0 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What teams did Larry Pape play for?
- Larry Pape played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1909, 1911–1912).
- What were Larry Pape's career stats?
- In 51 games, Larry Pape went 13-9 with a 2.81 ERA, 84 strikeouts, 282.1 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Larry Pape play?
- Larry Pape played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Pape and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Pape was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Larry Pape's career ERA?
- Larry Pape finished with a 2.81 career ERA, going 13-9 with 84 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Larry Pape have?
- Larry Pape recorded 84 career strikeouts.
- Is Larry Pape in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Pape has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.