Larry Corcoran

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Larry Corcoran
Larry Corcoran
Pitcher
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB Debut
May 1, 1880 for the Chicago White Stockings
Final game
May 20, 1887 for the Indianapolis Hoosiers
Career Statistics
W-L Record     177-89
ERA     2.36
K     1103
Teams
Career Highlights and Awards
  • .663 winning percentage: 8th all-time
  • First pitcher to throw three no-hitters

Lawrence J. Corcoran (August 10, 1859 - October 14, 1891) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1]

Corcoran was the first pitcher to throw three no-hitters in a career. He is also famous for being one of baseball's very few switch-pitchers. A natural righty, Corcoran pitched four innings alternating throwing arms on June 16, 1884, due to the inflammation of his right index finger.[2] He is credited with creating the first method of signaling pitches to his catcher.[2] His method consisted of moving a wad of chewing tobacco in his mouth to indicate what pitch would be thrown.[2]

Corcoran, afflicted with Bright's disease, died in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 32.[1] He was interred in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in East Orange, New Jersey.[1]

His brother, Mike Corcoran, pitched in one professional game in 1884.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Larry Corcoran Stats. Baseball-Almanac.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.
  2. ^ a b c Carroll, Bob. Larry Corcoran. BaseballLibrary.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.
  3. ^ Mike Corcoran. Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved on 2006-11-15.

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