Mark Littell
Born: 1/17/1953 in Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Died: 9/5/2022 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-06-14 | Final Game: 1982-06-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Mark Alan Littell
Biography
Mark Littell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1953, who had a noteworthy career spanning from 1973 to 1982. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Littell played for several teams throughout his career, most notably the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. He established himself as a reliable reliever during an era when the role of the bullpen was evolving, making significant contributions to his teams in high-pressure situations.
Littell finished his career with a record of 32-31 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.32, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. He recorded 466 strikeouts and secured 56 saves, highlighting his effectiveness as a late-inning pitcher. His contributions on the field were integral to his teams' successes, earning him a place among the respected pitchers of his time. Littell's career is remembered for both his individual achievements and his role in the changing landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 31 | 316 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 532.0 | 416 | 196 | 28 | 304 | 466 | 3.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 44 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 5.68 | - |
| 1975 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 3.70 | - |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 8 | 4 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 104.0 | 68 | 24 | 60 | 92 | 2.08 | - |
| 1977 | KCR | AL | 8 | 4 | 48 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 104.7 | 73 | 42 | 55 | 106 | 3.61 | - |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 4 | 8 | 72 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 106.3 | 80 | 33 | 59 | 130 | 2.79 | - |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 9 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 82.3 | 60 | 20 | 39 | 67 | 2.19 | - |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.7 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9.28 | - |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 41.0 | 36 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 4.39 | - |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 5.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.059 | 0.111 | 0.059 | 0.170 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | KCR | AL | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 72 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 63 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 28 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ALCS | KCA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1976 | ALCS | KCA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2.35 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 1976 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.93 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 316 | 19 | 31 | 51 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | KCA | P | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | KCA | P | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | KCA | P | 60 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | KCA | P | 48 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | SLN | P | 72 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | SLN | P | 63 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | SLN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | P | 28 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 316 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 24th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |