Jeff Little
Born: 12/25/1954 in Fremont, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1982-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Donald Jeffrey Little
Biography
Jeff Little, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1982. Over the course of his career, he was known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, which allowed him to carve out a niche in the game during a time when the league was characterized by a transition towards more power-hitting styles. Little finished his career with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff.
Throughout his time in the majors, Little accumulated a total of 43 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to generate swings and misses. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in providing depth to the bullpen. Little's brief but notable career in the early 1980s reflects the competitive nature of the era, a time marked by evolving strategies and a focus on player durability, which ultimately shaped the landscape of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 51 | 25 | 6 | 36 | 43 | 4.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 3.86 | - |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 33 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 4.21 | -1645.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | STL | NL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 33 | 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 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SLN | P | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |