Larry Yellen
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1963-1964)
Larry Yellen was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1964 for the Houston Astros, a span of 2 seasons. Across 14 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/18/2023 in Union City, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1963-09-26
- Last Game
- 1964-10-03
Full name: Lawrence Alan Yellen
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.60 | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 27 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 6.86 | 3.58 (-92%) | -1087.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 34 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 6.23 | — | -1,088 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 13.2 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5.93 |
| Away | 6 | 12.1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6.57 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-03 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-09-22 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-14 | HOU | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-30 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-28 | HOU | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-16 | HOU | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-07 | HOU | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-07 | HOU | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-15 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-05-09 | HOU | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-10-03 | HOU | LAD | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-09-22 | HOU | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-07-14 | HOU | CIN | — | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964-06-30 | HOU | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-28 | HOU | CHC | — | 0.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964-06-16 | HOU | STL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-07 | HOU | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964-06-07 | HOU | PIT | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-05-15 | HOU | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964-05-09 | HOU | CHC | — | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter College - The City University of New York | New York | NY | 1962 |
Larry Yellen: the record in brief
Larry Yellen's major league career runs from a debut on September 26, 1963 to a final game on October 3, 1964. Every season row on the page belongs to the Houston Colt .45's, from 1963 through 1964. At 5 feet, 11 inches and 190 pounds, Yellen is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Yellen both batted and threw right-handed. Yellen was born on January 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Yellen died on July 18, 2023, in Union City, GA, USA. Larry Yellen was the playing name; the full given name is Lawrence Alan.
Yellen's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 6.23 ERA over 14 appearances. The totals include 12 strikeouts. Against a 3.52 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.23 mark was 77.0% worse. In 1964, one of the busiest seasons, Yellen posted a 6.86 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.58.
Yellen appears at one position only: pitcher, in 14 games. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 6 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Yellen
- What years did Larry Yellen play?
- Larry Yellen played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1964.
- Was Larry Yellen a pitcher?
- Yes. Larry Yellen pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 12 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Larry Yellen hit?
- Larry Yellen hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Larry Yellen play for?
- Larry Yellen played for one team, the Houston Colt .45's (1963–1964).
- What were Larry Yellen's career stats?
- In 14 games, Larry Yellen went 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA, 12 strikeouts, and 26.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Larry Yellen play?
- Larry Yellen played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Yellen and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Yellen was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Larry Yellen's career ERA?
- Larry Yellen finished with a 6.23 career ERA, going 0-0 with 12 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Larry Yellen have?
- Larry Yellen recorded 12 career strikeouts.
- Is Larry Yellen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Yellen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.