Josh Willingham

Born: 2/17/1979 in Florence, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-07-06 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Joshua David Willingham

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Biography

Josh Willingham was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who enjoyed a successful career spanning from 2004 to 2014. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Willingham played in 1,147 games over his decade-long career. He established himself as a formidable power hitter, amassing 195 home runs and driving in 632 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in critical situations. His career batting average stood at .253, complemented by 988 hits, which underscored his consistent offensive contributions to the teams he played for. Willingham's playing style was characterized by his patient approach at the plate, often drawing walks and maintaining a keen eye for pitches. He also displayed speed on the bases, recording 35 stolen bases throughout his career. As a player who navigated the game during an era defined by offensive prowess and the rise of analytics, Willingham carved out a niche for himself as a reliable hitter and a valuable asset in the outfield. His contributions to teams such as the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, and Minnesota Twins solidified his legacy as a respected figure in the game, leaving an impact that is still recognized by baseball enthusiasts today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1147	3912	564	988	216	15	195	632	35	553	1036	0.253	0.358	0.465	0.823	10561.9

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .465 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.823 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +11.4% above 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	MIA	NL	12	25	2	5	0	0	1	1	0	4	8	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	MIA	NL	16	23	3	7	1	0	0	4	0	2	5	0.304	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	MIA	NL	142	502	62	139	28	2	26	74	2	54	109	0.277	.269 (+3%)	.336 (+6%)	.431 (+15%)	.768 (+11%)	1175.2
2007	MIA	NL	144	521	75	138	32	4	21	89	8	66	122	0.265	.268 (-1%)	.335 (+8%)	.422 (+9%)	.758 (+9%)	1157.6
2008	MIA	NL	102	351	54	89	21	5	15	51	3	48	82	0.254	.263 (-4%)	.333 (+9%)	.416 (+13%)	.749 (+11%)	875.4
2009	WAS	NL	133	427	70	111	29	0	24	61	4	61	104	0.260	.262 (-1%)	.332 (+10%)	.417 (+19%)	.750 (+15%)	1443.8
2010	WAS	NL	114	370	54	99	19	2	16	56	8	67	85	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.325 (+19%)	.402 (+14%)	.728 (+16%)	1443.0
2011	OAK	AL	136	488	69	120	26	0	29	98	4	56	150	0.246	.255 (-4%)	.320 (+4%)	.399 (+20%)	.719 (+13%)	1196.5
2012	MIN	AL	145	519	85	135	30	1	35	110	3	76	141	0.260	.254 (+2%)	.318 (+15%)	.405 (+29%)	.724 (+23%)	2557.8
2013	MIN	AL	111	389	42	81	20	0	14	48	1	66	128	0.208	.253 (-18%)	.317 (+8%)	.396 (-7%)	.714 (-1%)	224.6
2014	MIN	AL	68	224	34	47	5	1	12	34	1	42	78	0.210	.251 (-16%)	.313 (+10%)	.386 (+4%)	.700 (+7%)	393.5
2014	KCR	AL	24	73	14	17	5	0	2	6	1	11	24	0.233	.251 (-7%)	.313 (+11%)	.386 (-1%)	.700 (+5%)	393.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	H	SO	AVG
2014	ALDS1	KCA	1	1	0	0	0.000
2014	ALWC	KCA	1	1	1	0	1.000
2014	WS	KCA	2	2	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	5	0	0	0
C	15	7	48	1	1	0
OF	938	922	1613	47	25	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	FLO	C	5	3	15	0	1	0
2004	FLO	OF	3	3	6	0	0	0
2005	FLO	C	8	2	22	0	0	0
2005	FLO	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2006	FLO	1B	2	0	5	0	0	0
2006	FLO	C	2	2	11	1	0	0
2006	FLO	OF	132	129	206	5	7	0
2007	FLO	OF	137	137	211	9	3	0
2008	FLO	OF	98	97	166	7	0	0
2009	WAS	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	WAS	OF	118	115	233	2	7	2
2010	WAS	OF	108	105	164	7	1	2
2011	OAK	OF	96	94	159	3	2	1
2012	MIN	OF	119	118	237	6	4	2
2013	MIN	OF	72	71	125	5	1	1
2014	MIN	OF	53	52	103	3	0	2
2014	KCA	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	15
First Base	3
Left Field	906
Right Field	36
Designated Hitter	139

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2012	Player of the Week	Week of 2012-04-15
2012	Silver Slugger	OF
2009	Player of the Week	Week of 2009-08-02

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	MIN	AL	$7,000,000
2013	MIN	AL	$7,000,000
2012	MIN	AL	$7,000,000
2011	OAK	AL	$6,000,000
2010	WAS	NL	$4,600,000
2009	WAS	NL	$2,950,000
2008	FLO	NL	$405,000
2007	FLO	NL	$380,000
2006	FLO	NL	$327,000
Total Career Earnings			$35,662,000