Josh Whitesell, baseball player, 2008-2009

Josh Whitesell

Born: 4/14/1982 in Durham, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2009-08-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Joshua Seth Whitesell

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Biography

Josh Whitesell, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 2000s. His career spanned from September 2, 2008, to August 20, 2009, during which he played primarily as a position player. Whitesell appeared in 53 games and recorded 23 hits, including 2 home runs, while driving in 15 runs. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.2, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the big leagues. Whitesell's playing career unfolded in an era characterized by a mix of emerging talents and established stars. Although his time in the major leagues was brief, he contributed to his teams with versatility and grit. After making his debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks, he later spent time with other organizations, showcasing his skills in the competitive environment of professional baseball. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the dedication required to reach the highest levels of the sport, even if the statistical outcomes did not reflect the potential many believed he possessed.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
53 115 8 23 7 0 2 15 0 25 31 0.200 0.352 0.313 0.665 -222.3

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
2008 AZ NL 7 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2009 AZ NL 46 108 7 21 7 0 1 14 0 24 29 0.194 .262 (-26%) .332 (+4%) .417 (-31%) .750 (-16%) -222.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 31 29 253 12 1 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 ARI 1B 1 1 7 0 0 0
2009 ARI 1B 30 28 246 12 1 16

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 31

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 2001, 2002, 2003