Larry Pape

Laurence Albert Pape (July 21, 1883 - July 21, 1918) was a pitcher in Major League who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox between the by|1909 and by|1912 seasons. Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., Pape batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Norwood, Ohio.

Pape began his baseball career with independent teams in a suburb of Cincinnati, before joining the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association in 1908. He entered the majors in 1909 with the Red Sox, going 2-0 with a 2.01 ERA, appearing in 11 games as a starter, reliever and closer. He was demoted to Brockton a year later, being recalled in 1911 to join a Boston rotation that included Smoky Joe Wood, Ed Cicotte and Ray Collins. Pape responded with a 10-8 mark and a 2.45 ERA. He also was a member of the 1912 American League champions Red Sox, although he did not play in the World Series.

In a three-season career, Pape posted a 13-9 record with 84 strikeouts and a 2.80 ERA in 51 appearances, including 24 starts, 13 complete games, two shutouts, one save, and 283⅓ innings of work. Following his majors career, he pitched briefly for Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

Pape died on his 35th birthday in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, of complications resulting from an old injury received while playing baseball.

External links

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/papela01.shtml Baseball Reference]
* [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/P/Ppapel101.htm Retrosheet]
* [http://www.thedeadballera.com/Obits/Pape.Larry.Obit.html The Deadball Era]