Larry Wolfe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1980)
Larry Wolfe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980 for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 161 career games, he hit .230 with 83 hits, 7 home runs, and 50 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-16
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Laurence Marcy Wolfe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 361 | 43 | 83 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 53 | .230 | .327 | .338 | .665 | -9 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .338 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 8 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 88 | 235 | 25 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 36 | 27 | .234 | .257 (-9%) | .323 (+3%) | .378 (-15%) | .702 (-7%) | -172.3 |
| 1979 | BOS | AL | 47 | 78 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 21 | .244 | .265 (-8%) | .329 (+14%) | .397 (+3%) | .727 (+8%) | 163.8 |
| 1980 | BOS | AL | 18 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 161 | 361 | 43 | 83 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 50 | 0 | 54 | 53 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -9 | ||
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 (161 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 75 | 168 | 23 | 45 | 3 | 22 | .268 |
| Away | 86 | 193 | 20 | 38 | 4 | 28 | .197 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | BOS | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-04 | BOS | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-17 | BOS | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-08 | BOS | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-02 | BOS | LAA | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-31 | BOS | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-08-09 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-01 | BOS | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-07-31 | BOS | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 112 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1972, 1973 |
Larry Wolfe: the record in brief
According to the bio, Larry Wolfe debuted on September 16, 1977 and played a final game on October 5, 1980. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (1977 through 1978) and the Boston Red Sox (1979 to 1980). Born on March 2, 1953, in Melbourne, FL, USA, Wolfe is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 170 pounds. Wolfe's full given name, per the bio, is Laurence Marcy Wolfe.
The batting record for Wolfe: 161 games, 83 hits in 361 at bats, and a .230 average, plus 7 homers and 50 runs batted in. Wolfe's career OPS of .665 combines a .327 on-base mark with .338 slugging. Wolfe's .230 average ran 12.6% below the .263 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Wolfe's .665 stands 7.5% below the league's .719. No season topped the 55 hits of 1978. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .234 in 1978, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Wolfe
- What years did Larry Wolfe play?
- Larry Wolfe played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980.
- Was Larry Wolfe a pitcher?
- No. Larry Wolfe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Larry Wolfe hit?
- Larry Wolfe hit 7 career home runs with 83 hits.
- What was Larry Wolfe's career batting average?
- Larry Wolfe batted .230 over his career, with 83 hits in 361 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Wolfe have?
- Larry Wolfe drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Wolfe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Wolfe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.