Justin Lehr, baseball player, 2004-2009

Justin Lehr

Born: 8/3/1977 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-06-20 | Final Game: 2009-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Charles Larry Lehr

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Biography

Justin Lehr, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2009. Over the course of his career, he made a mark as a reliable arm in the bullpen and starting rotation, known for his durability and competitive spirit. Lehr finished his career with a record of 9-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.34, showcasing his ability to navigate challenging game situations, even if his overall statistics did not reflect dominance. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Lehr struck out a total of 84 batters, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Despite not recording any saves, his role was significant in supporting his teams during critical moments. Lehr's career unfolded during a period when the game was experiencing a significant evolution in pitching styles and strategies, and he adapted to the demands of the era. His journey through the majors is a testament to his perseverance and commitment to the sport, leaving a legacy that resonates with aspiring pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 6 77 11 1 1 0 148.3 163 88 23 67 84 5.34 0

Career ERA 5.34 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 21.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 OAK AL 1 1 27 0 0 0 0 32.7 35 19 14 16 5.23 4.46 (-17%) -220.6
2005 MIL NL 1 1 23 0 0 0 0 34.7 32 15 18 23 3.89 4.29 (+9%) -476.9
2006 MIL NL 2 1 16 0 0 0 0 15.7 24 15 7 12 8.62 4.53 (-90%) -109.8
2009 CIN NL 5 3 11 11 1 1 0 65.3 72 39 28 33 5.37 4.32 (-24%) -3268.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 25 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.080 0.115 0.120 0.235 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 69.9% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.235 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 68.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 OAK AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 23 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CIN NL 11 22 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 77 11 11 30 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 OAK P 27 0 2 5 0 0
2005 MIL P 23 0 4 10 0 0
2006 MIL P 16 0 1 3 0 1
2009 CIN P 11 11 4 12 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 MIL NL $337,000
Total Career Earnings $337,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA 1996, 1997, 1998
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1999