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Tim Raines League
6-4-2070
Joe Sparma Starting Pitcher
Retired (1980, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 5.07 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws L/R
W-L 88-126 Status Deceased (2023) Option Years 0  
SV 2 Age at Death 78 Date of Birth 07-15-1945
K 1499 Drafted Round 3, Pick 42
(1965)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(26 games)
IP 1922.0
WHIP 1.50
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance B-   Ldrship A+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L F  Velocity A-   Mentor Val A+
Speed C  Bunt C+ Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range F  WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm C- WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health B+ LCS Appearances 2
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
1968 LHB 9 6.1 4 0 9 1.42
1968 RHB 9 4.1 2 3 9 2.77
1969 LHB 16 17.2 8 5 22 1.53
1969 RHB 11 10.0 3 3 10 1.30
1970 LHB 31 89.1 77 37 117 1.72
1970 RHB 31 92.1 73 40 81 1.31
1971 LHB 31 105.0 76 50 133 1.74
1971 RHB 31 80.2 67 24 87 1.38
1972 LHB 34 105.2 63 47 117 1.55
1972 RHB 34 95.1 65 45 101 1.53
1973 LHB 34 116.2 83 62 140 1.73
1973 RHB 34 91.2 84 36 82 1.29
1974 LHB 34 112.1 92 49 118 1.49
1974 RHB 34 92.0 81 42 98 1.52
1975 LHB 34 115.0 84 52 117 1.47
1975 RHB 34 100.1 83 35 101 1.36
1976 LHB 28 65.0 45 33 77 1.69
1976 RHB 28 64.1 54 29 65 1.46
1977 LHB 30 88.2 74 54 110 1.85
1977 RHB 30 74.2 53 25 79 1.39
1978 LHB 25 85.2 63 41 78 1.39
1978 RHB 25 80.2 86 27 101 1.59
1979 LHB 28 85.2 67 36 73 1.27
1979 RHB 28 102.1 76 34 94 1.25
1980 LHB 11 19.2 13 9 23 1.63
1980 RHB 10 20.2 23 9 20 1.40
2070 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2070 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 345 1012.2 749 475 1134 1.59
Total RHB 339 909.1 750 352 928 1.41
Total 347 1922.0 1499 827 2062 1.50
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Joe Sparma has retired from the Chicago Black Sox
1977-09-29A trade has been completed between the Chicago Black Sox and the New York Gothams. The New York Gothams receive Draft Pick - 1978 Round 2 (CHA) from the Chicago Black Sox in exchange for Joe Sparma.
1975-06-28A trade has been completed between the New York Gothams and the Boston Burnouts. The Boston Burnouts receive Danny Hopper, Brian Dapper from the New York Gothams in exchange for Joe Sparma.
1970-04-01The Boston Burnouts have promoted Dave Ducey to the major league team. The Boston Burnouts have promoted Mike Wells to the major league team. The Boston Burnouts have promoted Joe Sparma to the major league team. The Boston Burnouts have designated Mike Siemer for assignment. The Boston Burnouts have sent Mike Ferreira to the minors.
1969-09-05The Boston Burnouts have promoted Dolph Gonzalez to the major league team. The Boston Burnouts have sent Joe Sparma to the minors.
1969-09-05A trade has been completed between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Burnouts. The Boston Burnouts receive Joe Sparma, Draft Pick - 1970 Round 2 (DET) from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Paul Foytack.
1969-08-28The Detroit Tigers have sent Joe Sparma to the minors.
1969-08-05The Detroit Tigers have promoted Joe Sparma to the major league team.
1969-07-24The Detroit Tigers have sent Joe Sparma to the minors.
1969-06-12The Detroit Tigers have promoted Joe Sparma to the major league team.
1969-04-04The Detroit Tigers have renamed Earl Wilson to Joe Sparma.
1969-04-01The Detroit Tigers have promoted Mickey Lolich to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have sent Earl Wilson to the minors.
1969-04-01The Detroit Tigers have promoted Mickey Stanley to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have promoted Earl Wilson to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have designated George Thomas for assignment. The Detroit Tigers have designated Mike Ryan for assignment.
1968-08-05The Detroit Tigers have promoted Russ Hartley to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have promoted John Nye to the major league team. The Detroit Tigers have sent Jerry Cardoni to the minors. The Detroit Tigers have sent Earl Wilson to the minors.
1968-03-01The Detroit Tigers have promoted Earl Wilson to the major league team.
1965-04-25The Detroit Tigers have renamed Clarence Clendenon to Earl Wilson.