Henry Larkin

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Henry Larkin
Henry Larkin
First baseman/Outfielder
Born: January 12, 1860
Reading, Pennsylvania
Died: January 31, 1942 (aged 82)
Reading, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 1, 1884
for the Philadelphia Athletics
Final game
August 4, 1893
for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Batting average     .303
Hits     1,425
Runs     925
Teams

As Player

As Manager
Career highlights and awards

Henry E. Larkin (January 12, 1860 - January 31, 1942) Played Major League Baseball for 10 seasons. (1883-1893).

At age 24, Larkin started his career with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1884. He played 6 years with the club, usually hitting above .300. His 7th season he switched leagues to the Players League, and was the Cleveland Infants' star first baseman, hitting .330 and knocking in 112 RBI. He also managed the club in 1890. When the league disbanded, he went back to Philadelphia, and later finished his career with the Washington Senators. He averaged a .303 batting average for his career.

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