Jack Littrell

Born: 1/22/1929 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 6/9/2009 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-19 | Final Game: 1957-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Jack Napier Littrell

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Biography

Jack Littrell, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from April 19, 1952, to September 15, 1957. Primarily playing as a position player, Littrell appeared in 111 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 52 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 17 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .204. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Littrell's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the gradual integration of the sport and the evolution of player athleticism. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Littrell contributed to the teams he played for and left a lasting impression as a dedicated athlete in the competitive landscape of the 1950s baseball era. His efforts on the field reflect the spirit and determination of players who forged their paths during a dynamic time in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
111	255	22	52	6	3	2	17	1	20	60	0.204	0.261	0.275	0.535	-1281.7

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.535 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1952	PHA	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	PHA	AL	9	30	7	9	2	0	1	3	1	6	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	KC1	AL	37	70	7	14	0	1	0	1	0	4	12	0.200	.258 (-23%)	.332 (-27%)	.393 (-42%)	.726 (-35%)	-420.7
1957	CHC	NL	61	153	8	29	4	2	1	13	0	9	43	0.190	.257 (-26%)	.323 (-28%)	.391 (-33%)	.715 (-31%)	-861.0