Salty Parker

Born: 7/8/1912 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

Died: 7/27/1992 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-08-13 | Final Game: 1936-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Francis James Parker

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Biography

Salty Parker, born in 1912, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the league during a brief yet notable career from 1936. Primarily serving as a position player, Parker played a total of 11 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills and competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, he recorded 7 hits, achieved a batting average of .28, and contributed 4 RBIs to his team's efforts. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his performance during this time reflected the evolving nature of the game in the mid-1930s, a period marked by a transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach that would define subsequent decades. Parker's playing style was characterized by solid contact hitting and an ability to drive in runs, which made him a valuable asset in crucial situations despite his limited playing time. His career, while short, was a testament to the dedication and passion players brought to the field during an era when baseball was becoming increasingly popular in American culture. Although he may not have achieved the long-lasting statistics of some contemporaries, Salty Parker remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport in their own unique ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	25	6	7	2	0	0	4	0	2	3	0.280	0.333	0.360	0.693	0.0

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .360 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	DET	AL	11	25	6	7	2	0	0	4	0	2	3	0.280	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	19	3	0	1
SS	7	0	11	18	3	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	DET	1B	2	0	19	3	0	1
1936	DET	SS	7	0	11	18	3	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Shortstop	7