Phil Leftwich
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1996)
Phil Leftwich was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996 for the California Angels, a span of 4 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 9-17 with a 4.99 ERA and 102 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-07-29
- Last Game
- 1996-05-06
Full name: Phillip Dale Leftwich
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.2 | 81 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 3.79 | 4.19 (+9%) | 101.2 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | 5 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 127 | 72 | 42 | 67 | 5.68 | 4.51 (-26%) | -1290.2 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7.36 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 202.0 | 220 | 112 | 72 | 102 | 4.99 | — | -1,189 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 112.0 | 125 | 63 | 34 | 58 | 5.06 |
| Away | 15 | 90.0 | 95 | 49 | 38 | 44 | 4.90 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-06 | LAA | KCR | L | 4.1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996-05-01 | LAA | OAK | — | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-08-07 | LAA | CHW | — | 4.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994-08-02 | LAA | SEA | L | 4.0 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994-07-27 | LAA | OAK | L | 0.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-20 | LAA | BOS | W | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994-07-15 | LAA | BAL | L | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994-07-09 | LAA | NYY | W | 7.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994-07-04 | LAA | BOS | L | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994-06-28 | LAA | OAK | L | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $244,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University | Radford | VA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Phil Leftwich: the record in brief
July 29, 1993 and May 6, 1996 bracket Phil Leftwich's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the California Angels from 1993 to 1996. Leftwich played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 19, 1969, in Lynchburg, VA, USA and a listed size of 6'5" and 205 pounds. The bio lists the given name Phillip Dale.
Leftwich's career pitching line is 9 wins, 17 losses and a 4.99 ERA over 34 appearances. Leftwich had 102 strikeouts. Against a 4.43 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.99 mark was 12.6% worse. No season topped the 5 wins of 1994. In 1993, one of the busiest seasons, Leftwich posted a 3.79 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.19.
Leftwich appears at one position only: pitcher, in 34 games. The fielding table credits Leftwich with 14 putouts, 27 assists and 4 errors on the mound.
Leftwich's listed earnings total $244,000; the highest single salary was $135,000, in 1995. Leftwich's college years, 1988, 1989, and 1990, were spent at Radford University. Leftwich's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 68 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Leftwich
- What years did Phil Leftwich play?
- Phil Leftwich played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1996.
- Was Phil Leftwich a pitcher?
- Yes. Phil Leftwich pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 102 strikeouts.
- What was Phil Leftwich's career ERA?
- Phil Leftwich finished with a 4.99 career ERA, going 9-17 with 102 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Phil Leftwich have?
- Phil Leftwich recorded 102 career strikeouts.
- Is Phil Leftwich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Leftwich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Phil Leftwich play for?
- Phil Leftwich played for the California Angels.