Les Walrond, baseball player, 2003-2008

Les Walrond

Born: 11/7/1976 in Muskogee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-06-08 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Leslie Dale Walrond

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Biography

Les Walrond was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2008. Born in 1976, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by rapidly evolving pitching strategies and a heightened emphasis on offensive performance. Over the course of his career, Walrond played for several teams, showcasing his skills primarily as a left-handed pitcher. Walrond finished his major league tenure with a record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.07, which reflects the challenges he faced on the mound during his time in the league. He recorded a total of 39 strikeouts and did not register any saves. While his overall stats may not fully capture his potential, his journey through the baseball ranks exemplified the tenacity and dedication required to compete at the highest level. After his retirement, Walrond's experiences contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting both the struggles and triumphs that define a player's career in the big leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 23 2 0 0 0 35.7 43 28 4 28 39 7.07 0

Career ERA 7.07 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 60.0% 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
2003 KCR AL 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 11 9 7 6 10.12 — -
2006 CHC NL 0 1 10 2 0 0 0 17.3 19 12 12 21 6.23 4.53 (-38%) -
2008 PHI NL 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 10.3 13 7 9 12 6.10 4.32 (-41%) 233.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 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
2003 KCR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CHC NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 PHI NL 6 1 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 23 2 4 11 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 KCA P 7 0 1 2 0 0
2006 CHN P 10 2 1 4 0 0
2008 PHI P 6 0 2 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kansas Lawrence KS 1996, 1997, 1998