Wes Littleton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wes Littleton
Littleton with the Texas Rangers in 2008
Relief pitcher
Born: (1982-09-02) September 2, 1982 (age 43) Hayward, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
July 4, 2006, for the Texas Rangers
Last appearance
September 26, 2008, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	5–3
Earned run average	3.69
Strikeouts	55
Teams
Texas Rangers (2006–2008)

Wes Avi Littleton, born on September 2, 1982, is a former American professional baseball player. He was a relief pitcher, which means he came into games to pitch after the starting pitcher. Wes played his entire three-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers from 2006 to 2008.

Wes Littleton's Baseball Journey

Early Days and College Baseball

Wes Littleton went to Vista High School in Vista, California. After high school, he played college baseball for the Cal State Fullerton Titans at California State University, Fullerton. In the 2003 MLB draft, the Texas Rangers chose Wes. He was the 106th player picked overall in the fourth round.

Making His MLB Debut

Wes Littleton was a sidearm pitcher. This means he threw the ball from a lower angle, almost parallel to the ground. He made his first appearance in a Major League Baseball game on July 4, 2006. It was during a game where the Texas Rangers lost 3-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Wes pitched in the ninth inning. He faced two batters and got them both out.

A Record-Breaking Save

In baseball, a "save" is when a relief pitcher finishes a game and helps their team win. On August 22, 2007, Wes Littleton earned a very unusual save. He pitched the last three innings of a game where the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 30-3. The Rangers won by 27 runs, which was the biggest difference in score for a save in MLB history! The New York Times newspaper even wrote about how special this save was.

Moving to Other Teams

After his time with the Texas Rangers, Wes Littleton was traded to the Boston Red Sox on November 28, 2008. Later, on March 17, 2009, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed him. He also signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on March 1, 2010. Wes played his last season in 2012 for the Amarillo Sox in an independent baseball league before he retired.

Life Outside Baseball

Wes Littleton has both African American and Samoan family backgrounds. When he wasn't playing baseball, he enjoyed working as a DJ.