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Season Age Team Lg WAR G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ rOBA Rbat+ TB HBP SH Pos Awards
1948 22 IC NAL 0.1 5 17 14 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 2 .357 .438 .500 .938 150 .439 151 7 0 1 /7
1 Yr 0.1 5 17 14 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 2 .357 .438 .500 .938 150 .439 151 7 0 1 /7
162 Game Avg 3.2 162 551 454 0 162 65 0 0 32 0 65 .357 .438 .500 .938 150 .439 151 227 0 32

Value Batting

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Season Age Team Lg PA Rbat Rbaser Rdp Rfield Rpos RAA WAA Rrep RAR WAR waaWL% 162WL% oWAR dWAR oRAR Pos Awards
1948 22 IC NAL 17 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.1 1 1 0.1 .511 .500 0.1 -0.1 2 /7
1 Yr 17 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.1 1 1 0.1 .511 .500 0.1 -0.1 2 /7
162 Game Avg 551 41 0 0 -13 -6 23 1.6 19 42 3.2 .511 .500 4.5 -1.6 54

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Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1948 22 IC NAL 17 .439 151 .357 .143 0.0 11.8 0.0 /7
1 Yr 17 .439 151 .357 .143 0.0 11.8 0.0 /7
MLB Average .336 100 .277 .116 1.5 9.8 32.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Les Witherspoon born?

Les Witherspoon was born on June 7, 1926.

Where was Les Witherspoon born?

Les Witherspoon was born in Kissimmee, FL.

How tall was Les Witherspoon?

Les Witherspoon was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Les Witherspoon weigh when playing?

Les Witherspoon weighed 206 lbs (93 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Les Witherspoon play?

Les Witherspoon played 1 season.

Is Les Witherspoon in the Hall of Fame?

Les Witherspoon has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Les Witherspoon play?

Les Witherspoon was a Leftfielder.

How many hits did Les Witherspoon have?

Les Witherspoon had 5 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Les Witherspoon have?

Les Witherspoon had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Les Witherspoon's average?

Les Witherspoon had a .357 average over his career.

How many teams has Les Witherspoon played for?

Les Witherspoon played for 1 team, the Indianapolis Clowns.

When did Les Witherspoon retire?

Les Witherspoon last played in 1948.

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