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Name Team Age
John Sparma Retired (1974, Age 34) Died (2025, Age 85)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 31
(1962)
1B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lou Whitaker League 0 0 years (0 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B- C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B- B+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
C+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B+ 0 2/4/1940
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1974-11-01John Sparma has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1967-04-01The Cincinnati River Cats have waived John Sparma.
1967-04-01The Cincinnati River Cats have promoted Ed Alderson to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Cats have sent John Sparma to the minors.
1967-04-01The Cincinnati River Cats have promoted Justin Fricano to the major league team. The Cincinnati River Cats have promoted John Sparma to the major league team.
1965-07-02The Cincinnati River Cats have acquired John Sparma from the waiver wire.
1964-04-01The Milwaukee Sausage Eaters have waived John Sparma.
1963-09-19The Milwaukee Sausage Eaters have acquired John Sparma from the waiver wire.
1963-09-12The Chicago Bugaboos have waived John Sparma.
1963-09-05The Chicago Bugaboos have acquired John Sparma from the waiver wire.
1962-05-25The Brooklyn Royal Giants have waived John Sparma.