Larry Schlafly
Born: 9/20/1878 in Port Washington, OH, USA
Died: 6/27/1919 in Beach City, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-09-18 | Final Game: 1914-10-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Harry Fenton Schlafly
Biography
Larry Schlafly, born in 1878, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1902 to 1914. As a versatile position player, Schlafly made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the sport. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 208 games, where he recorded 158 hits, 5 home runs, and 58 RBIs. Schlafly's batting average stood at .24, and he exhibited notable speed on the bases, accumulating 41 stolen bases.
Schlafly's contributions to the game were particularly significant during a formative period in baseball history. His ability to steal bases and create scoring opportunities highlighted the evolving strategies of the time. Though he may not be remembered as one of the era's superstars, Schlafly's presence on the field and his competitive spirit reflect the dedication of players who helped shape the foundations of professional baseball as we know it today.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 658 | 91 | 158 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 58 | 41 | 90 | 98 | 0.240 | 0.349 | 0.330 | 0.679 | 1067.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHC | NL | 10 | 31 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0.323 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | WSN | AL | 123 | 426 | 60 | 105 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 29 | 50 | 57 | 0.246 | 866.5 |
| 1907 | WSN | AL | 24 | 74 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 13 | 0.135 | 9.1 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 51 | 127 | 16 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 0.260 | 191.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 174 | 147 | 465 | 482 | 46 | 54 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1902 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902 | CHN | OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | WS1 | 2B | 123 | 123 | 341 | 358 | 28 | 42 |
| 1907 | WS1 | 2B | 24 | 24 | 67 | 49 | 9 | 5 |
| 1914 | BUF | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | 1B | 7 | 0 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914 | BUF | 2B | 23 | 0 | 50 | 66 | 6 | 7 |
| 1914 | BUF | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 174 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |