Larry Pape
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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 1909 and 1912 seasons. Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., Pappe batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Norwood, Ohio.
Pappe 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 Smokey Joe Wood, Ed Cicotte and Ray Collins. Pappe 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, Pappe 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.
Pappe died on his 35th birthday in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, of complications resulting from an old injury received while playing baseball.
