Slicker Parks
Born: 11/10/1895 in Dallas, MI, USA
Died: 2/21/1978 in Royal Oak, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-07-11 | Final Game: 1921-09-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Vernon Henry Parks
Biography
Slicker Parks was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1920s, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Born in 1895, Parks made his mark in Major League Baseball from July 11, 1921, to September 4, 1921. During his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.68, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during this transformative period in baseball history.
Despite the limited time he spent in the majors, Parks contributed to his teams with a total of 10 strikeouts. He did not record any saves throughout his career, emphasizing his role primarily as a starting pitcher. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Slicker Parks remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the youthful energy and evolving strategies of the sport in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 33 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 5.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 33 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 5.68 | -841.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.111 | 0.311 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | AL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | DET | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1919, 1920 |