Terry Larkin

Frank S. "Terry" Larkin (1856[1] – September 16, 1894) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five teams during a six-season career.[1]

Not to be confused with Terry Lakin.
Terry Larkin
Pitcher
Born: 1856
Brooklyn, New York
Died: (1894-09-16)September 16, 1894
Brooklyn, New York
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 20, 1876, for the New York Mutuals
Last MLB appearance
October 13, 1884, for the Richmond Virginians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record89-80
Earned run average2.43
Strikeouts406
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 1 – 30 win season
  • 3 – 20 win seasons

Career

Larkin, a right-hander, debuted on May 20, 1876 for the New York Mutuals, pitching a complete game in his only appearance of the season. He pitched in 1877 for the Hartford Dark Blues, posting a 29-25 record while pitching 501 innings. He then moved to the Chicago White Stockings for the 1878 and 1879 seasons, going 29-26 in 1878 and 31-23 in 1879, pitching over 500 innings each season. Larkin was a good hitter for a pitcher and finished 8th in the National League with 32 runs batted in (RBI), while hitting for a .288 average in 1878.[1]

Post-career

Larkin was later institutionalized after challenging his former employer to a duel with pistols, and while apparently still hospitalized committed suicide[2] by slitting his throat with a razor on September 16, 1894 in Brooklyn, New York. He is interred at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, New York.[3]

References
  1. "Terry Larkin's career statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
  2. "Suicides". thedeadballera.com. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
  3. "Terry Larkin's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
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