Les Witherspoon

Born: 6/7/1926 in Kissimmee, FL, USA

Died: 3/15/1980 in Miami, FL, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 206 lbs

Full name: Lester Rudolph Witherspoon

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Biography

Les Witherspoon, born in 1926, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in the baseball world. With a career spanning the current era, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to contribute effectively to his team in a limited number of appearances. Witherspoon has played in 5 games, achieving 5 hits, which translates to an impressive batting average of 0.357. He has also driven in 1 run during his time on the field, showcasing his potential as a reliable contributor in clutch situations. While Witherspoon's career is still in its early stages, his performance reflects the evolving nature of the game, characterized by an increasing emphasis on batting average and on-base skills. As he continues to play, Witherspoon's ability to optimize his opportunities at the plate will be crucial in a league that values offensive productivity. His journey highlights the competitive spirit of modern baseball, where even players with fewer appearances can leave a lasting impact on their teams and the sport as a whole.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	14	0	5	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.357	0.438	0.500	0.938	0.0

Career AVG .357 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +35.5% above league average.

Career OBP .438 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +28.6% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +31.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.938 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +30.3% 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
1948	IC	NAL	5	14	0	5	2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	5	3	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	IC	OF	5	5	3	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	5