Larry Schlafly
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902-1914)
Larry Schlafly was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1914 for the Chicago Cubs, the Washington Senators, and the Buffalo Blues, a span of 13 seasons. In 208 career games, he hit .240 with 158 hits, 5 home runs, and 58 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,033.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 182 lb
- Died
- 6/27/1919 in Beach City, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-09-18
- Last Game
- 1914-10-10
Full name: Harry Fenton Schlafly
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 | .240 | .349 | .330 | .679 | 1,033 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .679 vs. league average .643 across their career seasons — +5.6% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CHN | NL | 10 | 31 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | .323 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | WS1 | AL | 123 | 426 | 60 | 105 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 29 | 50 | 57 | .246 | .247 (avg) | .307 (+12%) | .315 (+4%) | .622 (+8%) | 840.7 |
| 1907 | WS1 | AL | 24 | 74 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 13 | .135 | .245 (-45%) | .304 (+16%) | .308 (-43%) | .613 (-14%) | 9.9 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 51 | 127 | 16 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 22 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .322 (+5%) | .339 (+11%) | .661 (+8%) | 182.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 208 | 658 | 91 | 158 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 58 | 41 | 90 | 98 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 1,033 | ||
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 (209 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 287 | 28 | 57 | 1 | 13 | .199 |
| Away | 115 | 367 | 63 | 101 | 4 | 31 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-10 | BUF | PTF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-10-01 | BUF | PTF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-24 | BUF | IND | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-13 | BUF | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-02 | BUF | BRF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-08-29 | BUF | BRF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-21 | BUF | CHF | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-08-16 | BUF | SLF | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-08-15 | BUF | IND | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-08-15 | BUF | IND | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 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 | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 174 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Larry Schlafly: the record in brief
The profile opens with Larry Schlafly's first major league game on September 18, 1902; the last one listed came on October 10, 1914. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Orphans (1902), the Washington Senators (1906 to 1907), and the Buffalo Buffeds (1914). Schlafly is listed as a second baseman at 5'11" and 182 pounds. The bio says Schlafly threw and hit right-handed. Schlafly was born on September 20, 1878, in Port Washington, OH, USA. Schlafly's death is recorded on June 27, 1919, in Beach City, OH, USA. Larry Schlafly was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Fenton.
Schlafly's career batting table shows 208 games, 658 at bats and 158 hits, a .240 average, along with 5 homers, 58 RBI, and 41 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .349 and .330 give Schlafly a career OPS of .679. Measured against the leagues Schlafly played in, the .240 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 5.3% below the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Schlafly
- What years did Larry Schlafly play?
- Larry Schlafly played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1914.
- Was Larry Schlafly a pitcher?
- No. Larry Schlafly was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Larry Schlafly hit?
- Larry Schlafly hit 5 career home runs with 158 hits.
- What was Larry Schlafly's career batting average?
- Larry Schlafly batted .240 over his career, with 158 hits in 658 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Schlafly have?
- Larry Schlafly drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Schlafly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Schlafly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.