Lawrence P. Ressler (August 10, 1848 – June 12, 1918) was an American professional baseball player.

Larry Ressler was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France on October 10, 1848, and came to the United States in 1857.

[1] He enlisted in the 213th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment at 14, and served for one year during the Civil War, before his mother arranged to have him discharged due to his age.

[2] He was the captain and manager of the Reading Actives in the minor leagues, and for the Washington Nationals during the 1875 season.

[2] Larry Ressler died from gastritis at St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania on June 12, 1918.