Jesse Litsch
Born: 3/9/1985 in Pinellas Park, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-05-15 | Final Game: 2011-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Jesse Allen Litsch
Biography
Jesse Litsch, born in 1985, was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2011. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to keep batters off balance, Litsch made a notable impact during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 27 wins and 27 losses, with a 4.16 ERA, demonstrating his resilience on the mound. He recorded a total of 239 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Litsch's career spanned a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on specialized pitching roles and the evolution of player conditioning. Despite facing various challenges, including injuries, he established himself as a reliable option for the Blue Jays during his time with the team. His contributions to the game and dedication to his craft left a memorable mark on the franchise, as he navigated through the complexities of a competitive era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 27 | 88 | 67 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 417.7 | 430 | 193 | 55 | 119 | 239 | 4.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 7 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111.0 | 116 | 47 | 36 | 50 | 3.81 | -1894.4 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 13 | 9 | 29 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 176.0 | 178 | 70 | 39 | 99 | 3.58 | 175.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 53 | 30 | 15 | 16 | 5.79 | -1597.7 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 6 | 3 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75.0 | 69 | 37 | 28 | 66 | 4.44 | -564.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 28 | 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 | 88 | 67 | 52 | 79 | 6 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | P | 20 | 20 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | TOR | P | 29 | 28 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 | TOR | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TOR | P | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | TOR | P | 28 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 88 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $975,000 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | $830,000 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $414,700 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | $414,400 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $395,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,029,900 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida Community College | Avon Park | FL | 2004, 2005 |