Larry Whisenton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Larry Whisenton |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: July 3, 1956 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| September 17, 1977, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| September 30, 1982, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| Batting average | .234 | ||
| Home runs | 4 | ||
| Runs batted in | 21 | ||
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Larry Whisenton, born on July 3, 1956, is a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed outfielder. Larry played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. His time with the Braves was from 1977 to 1979, and again from 1981 to 1982.
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Early Life and Career Start
Larry grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He went to Central High School there. After high school, Larry was chosen by the Atlanta Braves. They picked him in the second round of the 1975 baseball draft. This was his big step into professional baseball.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Larry Whisenton made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on September 17, 1977. He was 20 years old at the time. His first game was against the Los Angeles Dodgers. That season, he was one of the youngest players in the entire league.
First Seasons with the Braves
In 1977, Larry played in four games. He got one hit in four tries, which is a .250 batting average. The next year, 1978, he played in more games. He had 16 at-bats and hit for a .188 average. In 1979, he improved his hitting. He played in 37 at-bats and had a .243 batting average. Larry did not play in the major leagues during the 1980 season.
Return and Final Season
Larry returned to the Atlanta Braves in 1981. He got one hit in five at-bats, making his average .200 for that year. His final season was in 1982. This was his busiest year in the major leagues. He played in 84 games. Larry hit .238 with four home runs in 143 at-bats. His last game in the big leagues was on September 30, 1982.
Career Highlights
Overall, Larry Whisenton played in 116 Major League games. He had a career batting average of .234. During his time, he hit four home runs. He also had 21 RBI (runs batted in) and stole three bases.
Minor League Experience
Besides playing in the Major Leagues, Larry also spent 10 seasons in the minor leagues. The minor leagues are where players develop their skills. He played in 1,175 minor league games. In those games, he had 1,068 hits. His batting average in the minor leagues was .272. In 1985, which was his last year playing professional baseball, he had his best hitting season. He hit .316 while playing for two different teams: the Greenville Braves and the Richmond Braves.
