Larry Demery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Larry Demery |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: June 4, 1953 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
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| Died: February 20, 2024 (aged 67) | |||
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| June 2, 1974, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| September 24, 1977, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 29–23 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.72 | ||
| Strikeouts | 217 | ||
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Lawrence Calvin Demery (June 4, 1953 – February 20, 2024) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1974 to 1977. Larry was known for his strong pitching skills during his time in the big leagues.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Larry Demery grew up in Bakersfield, California. His dad, Art Demery, was also a professional baseball player! Larry played baseball in high school. He attended Wasco High School and later Locke High School in Los Angeles.
While in high school, Larry was an amazing pitcher. He even threw two "no-hitters." A no-hitter is when a pitcher plays an entire game without letting the other team get any hits. After high school, he continued playing baseball in college at Los Angeles City College.
Becoming a Professional Player
The Pittsburgh Pirates picked Larry to play for them in the 1972 baseball draft. This is how many young players start their journey to the major leagues. He began his professional career that same year with the Gastonia Pirates.
Larry worked hard in the minor leagues. He spent most of the next season in the Carolina League. He showed his talent by completing many games as a pitcher.
Major League Career with the Pirates
Larry Demery made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on June 2, 1974. He played against the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium. Larry came into the game as a relief pitcher.
He did a great job, striking out four of the six batters he faced. He didn't let the other team score any runs. Larry continued to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates until 1977. During his time, he was an important part of the team's pitching staff.
Later Years
After his baseball career, Larry Demery lived in Bakersfield, California. He also appeared in a movie called No No: A Dockumentary in 2014.
