Carlisle Littlejohn
Born: 10/6/1901 in Irene, TX, USA
Died: 10/27/1977 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-05-11 | Final Game: 1928-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Charles Carlisle Littlejohn
Biography
Carlisle Littlejohn was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1927 to 1928. Born in 1901, Littlejohn made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 2 losses, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively to his team's pitching staff.
Littlejohn finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, which reflected the challenges pitchers faced during a time when offensive strategies were evolving. He recorded 22 strikeouts during his time in the league, showcasing his capacity to overpower hitters, although he did not register any saves. Despite the short duration of his playing days, Littlejohn's contributions on the mound remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the resilience and talent of players from his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 74.0 | 83 | 34 | 6 | 28 | 22 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | STL | NL | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 47 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 4.50 | - |
| 1928 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 36 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 3.66 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.217 | 0.217 | 0.261 | 0.478 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | STL | NL | 15 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | STL | NL | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | SLN | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1928 | SLN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin College | Sherman | TX | 1922, 1923 |