Dennis Littlejohn, baseball player, 1978-1980

Dennis Littlejohn

Born: 10/4/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-09 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Dennis Gerald Littlejohn

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Biography

Dennis Littlejohn, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980. Primarily serving as a position player, Littlejohn played a total of 78 games over the course of his career. He recorded 45 hits, including one home run, and drove in 15 runs, culminating in a career batting average of .203. Known for his gritty playing style, he contributed to the teams he played for during the late 1970s and into the early 1980s, an era characterized by a transition in baseball as the league began to embrace more power-hitting players. Though his time in the majors was relatively short, Littlejohn's journey through professional baseball highlighted the challenges many players faced during this period, including competition for roster spots amid a growing emphasis on offensive production. Despite not being a standout in terms of statistics, his role on the field reflected the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level. After concluding his major league career on October 5, 1980, Littlejohn remained a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who pursued their dreams in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 222 17 45 7 1 1 15 0 28 53 0.203 0.286 0.257 0.543 -955.2

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1978 SFG NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 SFG NL 63 193 15 38 6 1 1 13 0 21 46 0.197 .265 (-26%) .329 (-18%) .397 (-36%) .727 (-28%) -955.2
1980 SFG NL 13 29 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 7 7 0.241 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 75 70 417 51 7 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 SFN C 2 0 0 0 0 0
1979 SFN C 63 62 366 43 6 7
1980 SFN C 10 8 51 8 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 75

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1973, 1974, 1975