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Name Team Age
Joe Sparma Retired (1980, Age 35) Died (2023, Age 78)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 42
(1965)		 SP L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Tim Raines League 0 12 years (26 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C- F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D- C 
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
D- F  C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- A- C+
Leadership   Mentor Value  
A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B+ 0 7/15/1945
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
1 1 2
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Energy  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Batting   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year POS Team G GS INN TC PO A E DP +/- RF   FPCT
1968 P DET 8 0 10.66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 NaN
1969 P DET-BOS 15 3 27.66 5 1 4 0 0 0 1.63 1.000
1970 P BOS 31 31 181.66 28 0 26 2 1 -1 1.29 .929
1971 P BOS 31 31 185.66 23 0 22 1 0 -3 1.07 .957
1972 P BOS 34 34 201.0 31 0 29 2 0 -5 1.30 .935
1973 P BOS 34 34 208.33 25 0 22 3 1 -5 0.95 .880
1974 P BOS 34 34 204.33 18 1 16 1 0 -5 0.75 .944
1975 P BOS-NYA 34 34 215.33 35 2 31 2 3 -3 1.38 .943
1976 P NYA 28 18 129.33 14 0 13 1 0 -2 0.90 .929
1977 P NYA-CHA 30 30 163.33 30 1 27 2 0 -3 1.54 .933
1978 P CHA 25 25 166.33 20 0 17 3 1 -3 0.92 .850
1979 P CHA 28 28 188.0 25 2 22 1 1 -1 1.15 .960
1980 P CHA 10 7 40.33 5 0 5 0 0 -1 1.12 1.000
Total 342 309 1921.95 259 7 234 18 7 -32 1.13 .931
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.