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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1937 26 SL2 NAL -0.2 0 1 .000 16.88 1 1 0 0 0 0 2.2 7 6 5 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 18 30 3.58 3.375 23.6 0.0 6.8 13.5 2.00
1 Yr -0.2 0 1 .000 16.88 1 1 0 0 0 0 2.2 7 6 5 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 18 30 3.58 3.375 23.6 0.0 6.8 13.5 2.00
162 Game Avg -8.2 0 34 .000 16.88 34 34 0 0 0 0 75 238 204 170 0 68 0 136 34 0 0 612 30 3.58 3.375 23.6 0.0 6.8 13.5 2.00

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1937 26 SL2 NAL 2.2 1 1 6 20.25 5.48 -0.75 0.00 100 6.22 -4 -0.3 0.0 -0.2 -4 .241 .498
1 Yr 2.2 1 1 6 20.25 5.48 -0.75 0.00 100 6.22 -4 -0.3 0.0 -0.2 -4 .241 .498
162 Game Avg 75 34 34 204 20.25 5.48 -0.75 0.00 100 6.22 -141 -8.8 -0.3 -8.2 -130 .241 .498

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1937 26 SL2 NAL 2.2 0.0 22.2 11.1
1 Yr 2.2 0.0 22.2 11.1
MLB Average 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Joe Sparks?

Joe Sparks is 114 years old.

When was Joe Sparks born?

Joe Sparks was born on September 1, 1910.

Where was Joe Sparks born?

Joe Sparks was born in Oklahoma City, OK.

How tall is Joe Sparks?

Joe Sparks is 5-8 (173 cm) tall.

How much did Joe Sparks weigh when playing?

Joe Sparks weighed 160 lbs (72 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Joe Sparks play?

Joe Sparks played 4 seasons.

Is Joe Sparks in the Hall of Fame?

Joe Sparks has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Joe Sparks play?

Joe Sparks was a Second Baseman, Shortstop and Third Baseman.

How many hits did Joe Sparks have?

Joe Sparks had 64 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Joe Sparks have?

Joe Sparks had 6 home runs over his career.

What was Joe Sparks' average?

Joe Sparks had a .196 average over his career.

How many teams has Joe Sparks played for?

Joe Sparks played for 2 teams; the Chicago American Giants and St. Louis Stars.

When did Joe Sparks retire?

Joe Sparks last played in 1940.

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