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
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Majors Service Time |
Mordecai Brown League | 0 | 15 years (44 games) |
Total Rating
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Arm | Range |
Contact vs R | Contact vs L | Speed |
Power vs R | Power vs L | Bunting |
Endurance | Velocity | Control |
Leadership
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Mentor vs RHP
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Mentor vs LHP
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Health
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Injured Days
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Birthday |
0 | 12/8/1985 | |
WS Rings | WS Appearances | LCS Appearances |
0 | 2 | 7 |
Alt Pos (2B) | Alt Pos (RF) | Alt Pos (CF) |
(82.3 %) | (40.8 %) | (34.8 %) |
Year | League | Award |
2008 | NL | Rookie of the Year; All Star Reserve (2B) |
2010 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2012 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2013 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2014 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2015 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2016 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2017 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2018 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2019 | NL | All Star Reserve (2B) |
2021 | NL | All Star Reserve (OF) |
Date | Transaction |
2022-11-01 | Sparky Barnes has retired from the Chicago Black Sox |
2022-06-11 | A 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. |
2021-09-18 | Sparky Barnes of the Chicago Spicy Meatballs is injured and is expected to be out 45 days. |
2019-08-17 | Sparky Barnes of the Chicago Spicy Meatballs is injured and is expected to be out 10 days. |
2011-07-30 | Sparky Barnes of the Chicago Spicy Meatballs is injured and is expected to be out 33 days. |
2008-03-31 | The 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. |
2003-03-31 | The Chicago Spicy Meatballs have acquired Sparky Barnes from the waiver wire. |