Larry Pratt
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1915)
Larry Pratt was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915 for the Boston Red Sox, the Brooklyn Tip-Tops, and the Newark Pepper, a span of 2 seasons. In 30 career games, he hit .193 with 11 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 183 lb
- Died
- 1/5/1969 in Peoria, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-19
- Last Game
- 1915-08-17
Full name: Lester John Pratt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 57 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 23 | .193 | .258 | .298 | .556 | -197 |
Career AVG .193 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 20 | 49 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -197.0 |
| 1915 | NEW | FL | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | -197.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 30 | 57 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 23 | .193 | — | — | — | — | -394 | ||
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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .100 |
| Away | 19 | 37 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | .243 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-17 | NEW | SLF | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-07-27 | NEW | SLF | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-23 | NEW | PTF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-07-18 | NEW | KCF | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-07-14 | NEW | BUF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-07-03 | BRF | NEW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-28 | BRF | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-06-26 | BRF | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-18 | BRF | PTF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-15 | BRF | PTF | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 25 |
Larry Pratt: the record in brief
According to the bio, Larry Pratt debuted on September 19, 1914 and played a final game on August 17, 1915. Pratt played for the Boston Red Sox (1914), the Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1915), and the Newark Pepper (1915). The bio lists Pratt as a catcher who threw and hit right-handed. Pratt is listed at 6'0" and 183 pounds. Pratt was born on October 8, 1887, in Gibson City, IL, USA. Pratt's death is recorded on January 5, 1969, in Peoria, IL, USA. Larry Pratt was the playing name; the full given name is Lester John.
The batting record for Pratt: 30 games, 11 hits in 57 at bats, and a .193 average, along with 1 home run and 2 RBI. The on-base percentage is .258 and the slugging percentage .298, for an OPS of .556. Set against a .253 league average for the same years, Pratt's .193 average sits 23.7% below it. The hits column peaks at 9, in 1915.
The position breakdown shows 25 games, all at catcher. The fielding table credits Pratt with 66 putouts, 27 assists and 5 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Pratt
- What years did Larry Pratt play?
- Larry Pratt played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915.
- Was Larry Pratt a pitcher?
- No. Larry Pratt was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Larry Pratt hit?
- Larry Pratt hit 1 career home run with 11 hits.
- What teams did Larry Pratt play for?
- Larry Pratt played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1914), the Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1915), and the Newark Pepper (1915).
- What were Larry Pratt's career stats?
- In 30 games, Larry Pratt had 11 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, 7 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .193 batting average.
- What position did Larry Pratt play?
- Larry Pratt played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Pratt and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Pratt was listed at 6 feet and 183 pounds.
- How many home runs did Larry Pratt hit each season?
- Larry Pratt's home runs by season: 0 in 1914 and 1 in 1915. His most in one season was 1, in 1915.
- What was Larry Pratt's career batting average?
- Larry Pratt batted .193 over his career, with 11 hits in 57 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Pratt have?
- Larry Pratt drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Pratt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Pratt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.