Jesse Litsch, baseball player, 2007-2011

Jesse Litsch

Born: 3/9/1985 in Pinellas Park, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-05-15 | Final Game: 2011-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Jesse Allen Litsch

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Biography

Jesse Litsch, born in 1985, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to keep batters off balance, Litsch made a notable impact during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 27 wins and 27 losses, with a 4.16 ERA, demonstrating his resilience on the mound. He recorded a total of 239 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Litsch's career spanned a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on specialized pitching roles and the evolution of player conditioning. Despite facing various challenges, including injuries, he established himself as a reliable option for the Blue Jays during his time with the team. His contributions to the game and dedication to his craft left a memorable mark on the franchise, as he navigated through the complexities of a competitive era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 27 88 67 2 2 1 417.7 430 193 55 119 239 4.16 0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — near 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
2007 TOR AL 7 9 20 20 0 0 0 111.0 116 47 36 50 3.81 4.47 (+15%) -1894.4
2008 TOR AL 13 9 29 28 2 2 0 176.0 178 70 39 99 3.58 4.32 (+17%) 175.0
2009 TOR AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 9.0 14 9 1 8 9.00 4.32 (-108%) 0.0
2010 TOR AL 1 5 9 9 0 0 0 46.7 53 30 15 16 5.79 4.08 (-42%) -1597.7
2011 TOR AL 6 3 28 8 0 0 1 75.0 69 37 28 66 4.44 3.94 (-13%) -564.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2007 TOR AL 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TOR AL 29 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 TOR AL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TOR AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 88 67 52 79 6 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 TOR P 20 20 10 21 0 2
2008 TOR P 29 28 23 36 3 2
2009 TOR P 2 2 1 1 0 0
2010 TOR P 9 9 7 9 0 1
2011 TOR P 28 8 11 12 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 TOR AL $975,000
2011 TOR AL $830,000
2010 TOR AL $414,700
2009 TOR AL $414,400
2008 TOR AL $395,800
Total Career Earnings $3,029,900

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
South Florida Community College Avon Park FL 2004, 2005