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Name Team Age
Sparky Barnes Retired (2022, Age 36) Died (2062, Age 77)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Undrafted
(2003)
2B R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Mordecai Brown League 0 15 years (44 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
77 67 76
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
64 76 78
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
90 88 13
Endurance Velocity Control
55 6 10
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
41 99 100
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
59 0 12/8/1985
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 2 7
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (CF)
82 (82.3 %) 40 (40.8 %) 34 (34.8 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Positions  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year League Award
2008NLRookie of the Year; All Star Reserve (2B)
2010NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2012NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2013NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2014NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2015NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2016NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2017NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2018NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2019NLAll Star Reserve (2B)
2021NLAll Star Reserve (OF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2022-11-01Sparky Barnes has retired from the Chicago Black Sox
2022-06-11A trade has been completed between the Chicago Black Sox and the Chicago Spicy Meatballs. The Chicago Spicy Meatballs receive Joe Bird from the Chicago Black Sox in exchange for Sparky Barnes.
2021-09-18Sparky Barnes of the Chicago Spicy Meatballs is injured and is expected to be out 45 days.
2019-08-17Sparky Barnes of the Chicago Spicy Meatballs is injured and is expected to be out 10 days.
2011-07-30Sparky Barnes of the Chicago Spicy Meatballs is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
2008-03-31The Chicago Spicy Meatballs have promoted Sparky Barnes to the major league team. The Chicago Spicy Meatballs have promoted Al Barnes to the major league team. The Chicago Spicy Meatballs have promoted Billy Barnes to the major league team. The Chicago Spicy Meatballs have sent Barney Johnson to the minors.
2003-03-31The Chicago Spicy Meatballs have acquired Sparky Barnes from the waiver wire.