Brad Lesley
Born: 9/11/1958 in Turlock, CA, USA
Died: 4/27/2013 in Marina del Rey, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-07-31 | Final Game: 1985-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Bradley Jay Lesley
Biography
Brad Lesley, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1985. He made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to shift towards a more offensive approach. Lesley was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to handle pressure situations, as evidenced by his total of 6 saves throughout his career.
Over his time in the league, Lesley recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86. He struck out 46 batters, showcasing his capacity to overpower hitters at times. While his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Lesley's contributions to his teams were marked by his reliability in critical moments. He remains a notable figure for fans who remember the evolution of pitching styles in the early to mid-1980s and the role that players like him played in shaping the future of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 72.3 | 61 | 31 | 7 | 29 | 46 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 38.3 | 27 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 2.58 | 1258.4 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2.16 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19.3 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 5.12 | -1175.6 |
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9.95 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 54 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | CIN | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | CIN | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | ML4 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 54 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced College | Merced | CA | 1978 |