Larry Rosenthal
Born: 5/21/1910 in St. Paul, MN, USA
Died: 3/4/1992 in Woodbury, MN, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-06-20 | Final Game: 1945-06-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Lawrence John Rosenthal
Biography
Larry Rosenthal was a professional baseball player born in 1910, whose career spanned from 1936 until 1945. He played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 579 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Rosenthal accumulated 390 hits, showcasing his ability to connect with the ball consistently. He recorded 22 home runs and drove in 189 runs, contributing significantly to his teamsโ offensive efforts. With a career batting average of 0.263, he maintained a respectable standard at the plate, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 13 stolen bases.
Rosenthal's playing career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by the pre-World War II period and the early years of the post-war era. While not a superstar, he played a vital role as a reliable contributor to his teams, demonstrating versatility and determination on the field. His legacy can be appreciated within the context of a time when the game was evolving, and players like Rosenthal helped lay the groundwork for the future of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 1483 | 240 | 390 | 75 | 25 | 22 | 189 | 13 | 251 | 195 | 0.263 | 0.370 | 0.392 | 0.762 | 1939.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CHW | AL | 85 | 317 | 71 | 89 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 46 | 2 | 59 | 37 | 0.281 | 533.0 |
| 1937 | CHW | AL | 58 | 97 | 20 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 0.289 | 29.1 |
| 1938 | CHW | AL | 61 | 105 | 14 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 0.286 | 17.4 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 107 | 324 | 50 | 86 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 51 | 6 | 53 | 46 | 0.265 | 751.5 |
| 1940 | CHW | AL | 107 | 276 | 46 | 83 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 64 | 32 | 0.301 | 1470.3 |
| 1941 | CHW | AL | 20 | 59 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0.237 | -11.2 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 45 | 75 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0.187 | -11.2 |
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 36 | 101 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 15 | 0.198 | -244.1 |
| 1944 | PHA | AL | 32 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.204 | -244.1 |
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 28 | 75 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.200 | -193.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 410 | 0 | 923 | 29 | 20 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CHA | OF | 80 | 0 | 243 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1937 | CHA | OF | 25 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | CHA | OF | 22 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1939 | CHA | OF | 93 | 0 | 193 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1940 | CHA | OF | 92 | 0 | 208 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 1941 | CHA | OF | 18 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | CLE | OF | 14 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | NYA | OF | 26 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | PHA | OF | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | PHA | OF | 21 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 110 |
| Center Field | 177 |
| Right Field | 134 |