Wil Ledezma
Born: 1/21/1981 in Valle de la Pascua, Guárico, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2011-08-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Wilfredo Jose Ledezma
Biography
Wil Ledezma, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 until 2011. Known for his versatility on the mound, Ledezma made a name for himself as a left-handed pitcher during a time when the game was seeing a transition towards more specialized bullpen roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15-25, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4, and recorded a total of 283 strikeouts. Despite not achieving any saves during his career, Ledezma's ability to provide innings and adapt to various pitching situations added depth to the rosters he was part of.
Ledezma debuted in the early 2000s, a period marked by offensive power and the emergence of pitchers who could dominate hitters with speed and precision. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his talent in various roles, including starting and relief pitching. While his statistics may not reflect a star player, Ledezma's contributions were significant in navigating the complexities of a competitive MLB landscape, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented. His journey through the league illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers in the sport during a dynamic era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 25 | 192 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 396.3 | 440 | 238 | 45 | 196 | 283 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DET | AL | 3 | 7 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 99 | 54 | 35 | 49 | 5.79 | -1451.5 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 55 | 26 | 18 | 29 | 4.39 | 871.7 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 61 | 39 | 24 | 30 | 7.07 | -2143.6 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60.3 | 60 | 24 | 23 | 39 | 3.58 | 538.2 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 38 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 4.79 | -957.1 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6.28 | - |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.00 | - |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 49 | 27 | 38 | 49 | 4.47 | - |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9.53 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 6.86 | 418.7 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.077 | 0.000 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DET | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SDP | NL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 25 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALCS | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2006 | WS | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.25 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | ALCS | DET | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.38 |
| 2006 | WS | DET | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 192 | 40 | 22 | 36 | 7 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DET | P | 34 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | DET | P | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | DET | P | 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | DET | P | 24 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | SDN | P | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | ARI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 25 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PIT | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TOR | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 192 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $750,000 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $620,000 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | $415,000 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | $335,000 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,420,000 | ||