Cory Spangenberg
Born: 3/16/1991 in Clarks Summit, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-09-01 | Final Game: 2022-07-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Cory Joseph Spangenberg
Biography
Cory Spangenberg, born in 1991, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2022. Over the course of his career, he played in 420 games, amassing 320 hits and finishing with a batting average of .256. Spangenberg displayed a blend of power and speed, contributing 29 home runs and 119 RBIs, alongside 34 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact games both at the plate and on the bases.
Drafted by the San Diego Padres, Spangenberg was known for his agile fielding and adaptability, often playing multiple infield positions. His playing style mirrored the evolving demands of modern baseball, as teams increasingly valued athleticism and versatility in their rosters. Although he played in an era that saw significant shifts in offensive strategies, Spangenberg carved out a respectable niche as a reliable contributor, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented before concluding his professional career in July 2022.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 1250 | 154 | 320 | 49 | 15 | 29 | 119 | 34 | 99 | 374 | 0.256 | 0.315 | 0.389 | 0.704 | -1018.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 20 | 62 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0.290 | 72.0 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 108 | 303 | 38 | 82 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 28 | 75 | 0.271 | 88.5 |
| 2016 | SDP | NL | 14 | 48 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 0.229 | -85.6 |
| 2017 | SDP | NL | 129 | 444 | 57 | 117 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 46 | 11 | 34 | 128 | 0.264 | -290.5 |
| 2018 | SDP | NL | 116 | 298 | 35 | 70 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 108 | 0.235 | -523.8 |
| 2019 | MIL | NL | 32 | 95 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 0.232 | -279.1 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NLWC | MIL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 164 | 131 | 208 | 338 | 13 | 82 |
| 3B | 175 | 140 | 74 | 288 | 20 | 27 |
| OF | 48 | 36 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | 3B | 9 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | 2B | 70 | 67 | 87 | 173 | 4 | 39 |
| 2015 | SDN | 3B | 19 | 14 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SDN | 2B | 13 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 5 | 12 |
| 2017 | SDN | 2B | 7 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | SDN | 3B | 96 | 86 | 47 | 173 | 13 | 20 |
| 2017 | SDN | OF | 32 | 25 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | SDN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | SDN | 2B | 49 | 30 | 60 | 77 | 2 | 20 |
| 2018 | SDN | 3B | 44 | 29 | 18 | 64 | 4 | 5 |
| 2018 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SDN | OF | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIL | 2B | 22 | 14 | 24 | 35 | 1 | 8 |
| 2019 | MIL | 3B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | MIL | SS | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIL | OF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Second Base | 164 |
| Third Base | 175 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 45 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $517,700 |
| 2015 | SDN | NL | $508,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,026,200 | ||