Wes Littleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wes Littleton |
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Littleton with the Texas Rangers in 2008
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| Relief pitcher | |||
| Born: September 2, 1982 Hayward, California, U.S. |
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| July 4, 2006, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| September 26, 2008, for the Texas Rangers | |||
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| Win–loss record | 5–3 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.69 | ||
| Strikeouts | 55 | ||
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Wes Avi Littleton, born on September 2, 1982, is a former American baseball player. He was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played his whole three-year career with the Texas Rangers from 2006 to 2008.
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Playing Career
Becoming a Baseball Player
Wes Littleton went to Vista High School in California. He also played college baseball at California State University, Fullerton. The Texas Rangers baseball team chose him in the 2003 MLB draft. He was picked in the fourth round, as the 106th player overall.
Major League Debut
Littleton is known for his sidearm pitching style. He made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on July 4, 2006. This happened during a game where the Rangers lost 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 2007, Wes Littleton earned a special "save" in a baseball game. A save happens when a pitcher finishes a close game without letting the other team score. On August 22, 2007, the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 30 to 3. Wes pitched the last three innings and didn't let the Orioles score.
This game set a new MLB record. The Rangers won by 27 runs, which was the biggest winning difference ever for a save. The New York Times newspaper even called it the "No. 1" most unusual save.
Later Career
After playing for the Texas Rangers, Wes Littleton was traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2008. Then, in 2009, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed him. He later signed a contract with the Seattle Mariners in 2010.
Wes played for the Amarillo Sox in 2012. This was a team in an independent baseball league. After that season, he decided to retire from playing baseball.
Personal Life
Wes Littleton has both African American and Samoan family backgrounds. When he wasn't playing baseball, he worked as a DJ.
