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Larry Schlafly

Larry Schlafly Notable

b. September 20, 1878 · Chicago Orphans 1902, Washington Senators 1906–1907, Buffalo Buffeds 1914

Larry Schlafly played for three clubs across 13 seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Chicago Orphans in 1902 and closing with the Buffalo Buffeds in 1914.

Across 208 games he batted .240, with 158 hits and 91 runs. He finished with 5 home runs, 20 doubles and 41 stolen bases.

He played 174 games at second base, with 482 assists and 46 errors. He turned 54 double plays.

He was born in Port Washington, OH, USA on September 20, 1878, and died on June 27, 1919. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1902 CHC 1031510 030 5662 .323
1906 WSH 12342660105 1382 30505729 .246
1907 WSH 24741010 001 422137 .135
1914 BUF 511271633 712 1912223 .260
Career 20865891158 20125 58909841 .240

On this day & linked events

1878

Born September 20, 1878

Port Washington, OH, USA

1919

Died June 27, 1919

1902

Major-league debut: Larry Schlafly

Larry Schlafly made a major-league debut on September 18, 1902.

1914

Final major-league game: Larry Schlafly

Larry Schlafly played a final major-league game on October 10, 1914.

Image: George Grantham Bain Collection, public domain