Larry Yellen
MLB (deceased)P
Full Name | Lawrence Alan Yellen |
Date of Birth | 01/04/1943 |
Age | 81 |
Birthplace | Brooklyn, NY | Religion | Jewish |
Height | 5'11 |
Weight | 190 |
Bats/Throws | R/R |
Signed | (1963) |
MLB Debut | 09/26/1963 |
Final MLB Game: | 10/03/1964 |
Career highlights
- Selected by the Houston Colt .45’s as an amateur free agent in 1963; made MLB debut the same year
- In MLB debut, pitched 5 innings for the Colt .45’s in a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gave up 2 earned runs on 7 hits and one walk but didn’t earn the win (9/26/1963)
- Also playing for the Houston Colt .45’s in 1963 was fellow Jewish pitcher Conrad Cardinal
For more information
- Baseball-Reference page
- Jewish Baseball Museum bio
- Baseball Cards
Career pitching