Derek Parks
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1994)
Derek Parks was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .200 with 23 hits, 1 home runs, and 10 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-09-11
- Last Game
- 1994-08-05
Full name: Derek Gavin Parks
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 115 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .200 | .258 | .278 | .536 | -454 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.
Career OPS .536 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 7 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 31 | 89 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .191 | .269 (-29%) | .338 (-29%) | .424 (-31%) | .763 (-30%) | -453.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 115 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 23 | .200 | — | — | — | — | -454 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 62 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 6 | .226 |
| Away | 19 | 53 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 4 | .170 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-05 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-08-03 | MIN | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-29 | MIN | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-27 | MIN | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-25 | MIN | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-07-23 | MIN | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-20 | MIN | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-17 | MIN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-10 | MIN | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-07 | MIN | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 45 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $116,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $216,000 | ||
Derek Parks: the record in brief
According to the bio, Derek Parks debuted on September 11, 1992 and played a final game on August 5, 1994. Parks's only club in the season tables is the Minnesota Twins. Born on September 29, 1968, in Covina, CA, USA, Parks is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Parks's listed size is 205 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Derek Parks was the playing name; the full given name is Derek Gavin.
In 45 games and 115 at bats, Parks batted .200 with 23 hits, adding 1 home run and 10 RBI. Reaching base at a .258 clip and slugging .278, Parks finished with a .536 OPS. Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Parks's .200 average sits 24.0% below it. 1994 produced Parks's most hits, 17 of them for the Minnesota Twins. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .191 in 1994, did not top the league's .269.
Every defensive appearance on record for Parks, 45 games, came at catcher. The fielding table credits Parks with 165 putouts, 20 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Parks
- What years did Derek Parks play?
- Derek Parks played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994.
- Was Derek Parks a pitcher?
- No. Derek Parks was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Derek Parks hit?
- Derek Parks hit 1 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What was Derek Parks's career batting average?
- Derek Parks batted .200 over his career, with 23 hits in 115 at bats.
- How many RBI did Derek Parks have?
- Derek Parks drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Derek Parks in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Derek Parks has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.