Larry Luebbers
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Larry Christopher Luebbers (born October 11, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio
) is a former Major League Baseball
player who played with the Cincinnati Reds
and the St. Louis Cardinals
. He made his major league debut on July 3, 1993 against the Pittsburgh Pirates
and gve up 3 earned runs in 5 2/3 of an inning. After the 1993 season he was traded by the Reds with Mike Anderson and Darron Cox
to the Chicago Cubs
for Chuck McElroy
. From there Luebbers bounced around minor league organizations until 1999 when he reemerged in the majors for the Cardinals. The next year he pitched his last games in the majors for the Reds. He currently resides in Frankfort, Kentucky.
In retirement Larry Luebbers teaching young people the game he loves.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
) is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player who played with the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
and the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
. He made his major league debut on July 3, 1993 against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
and gve up 3 earned runs in 5 2/3 of an inning. After the 1993 season he was traded by the Reds with Mike Anderson and Darron Cox
Darron Cox
Darron Cox is a former Major League Baseball player. Cox played in fifteen games for the Montreal Expos in the season. He had six hits in twenty-five at-bats, with one home run and two RBIs....
to the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Chuck McElroy
Chuck McElroy
Charles Dwayne McElroy Sr. , is a former professional baseball player who was a relief pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1989-2001. He volunteers at Cal Ripken baseball camp.-C.J.:...
. From there Luebbers bounced around minor league organizations until 1999 when he reemerged in the majors for the Cardinals. The next year he pitched his last games in the majors for the Reds. He currently resides in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Career statistics
| G | W | L | ERA | SO | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 5 | 10 | 4.96 | 63 | 66 |
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In retirement Larry Luebbers teaching young people the game he loves.