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First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-4, 215lb (193cm, 97kg)
Born: August 7, 1929 in Michigan City, IN us
Died: January 1, 2020 in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Buried: Cremated
High School: Point Loma HS (San Diego, CA)
Debut:
April 18, 1953
(Age 23-254d,
10,999th in major league history)
vs. DET 5.1 IP, 9 H, 3 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER
Last Game:
July 7, 1967
(Age 37-334d)
vs. HOU 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1953 season
Full Name: Don James Larsen
Nicknames: Gooney Bird
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Career
18.4
81
91
3.78
412
171
23
1548.0
849
1.400
View splits adjusted to be per 162 games or 650 PAs
First column (I) indicates when a split may be incomplete due to missing play-by-play data. For all seasons after 1968, the play-by-play data is complete (summary of missing data for pre-1969).