Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 76 | 270 | 182 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1319.7 | 1,451 | 716 | 154 | 520 | 658 | 4.88 | -13636.7 |
Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 8.4% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 9 | 11 | 33 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 202.0 | 210 | 104 | 86 | 96 | 4.63 | 4.45 (-4%) | -743.6 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 7 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 103 | 65 | 52 | 21 | 6.60 | 4.61 (-43%) | -6059.4 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 9 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.7 | 130 | 62 | 58 | 90 | 4.34 | 4.43 (+2%) | -617.5 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 5 | 11 | 28 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147.7 | 165 | 89 | 82 | 73 | 5.42 | 4.71 (-15%) | -4187.5 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 7 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 104.0 | 108 | 47 | 29 | 53 | 4.07 | 4.77 (+15%) | 2198.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 14 | 9 | 35 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 232.0 | 244 | 94 | 64 | 116 | 3.65 | 4.42 (+17%) | 1400.5 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 8 | 16 | 32 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 189.0 | 238 | 116 | 67 | 98 | 5.52 | 4.28 (-29%) | -2281.9 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 0 | 6 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89.7 | 95 | 47 | 34 | 49 | 4.72 | 4.40 (-7%) | -833.0 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 5.71 | 4.40 (-30%) | -32.1 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 3 | 7 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120.7 | 139 | 81 | 45 | 57 | 6.04 | 4.46 (-35%) | -2480.2 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 59 | 76 | 270 | 182 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1,319.2 | 1,451 | 716 | 520 | 658 | 4.88 | — | -13,637 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
Career AVG .122 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.
Career SLG .146 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.
Career OPS .289 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 62.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ARI | NL | 29 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .129 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 272 | 41 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .122 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Playoff Career Pitching
Playoff Pitching by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (542 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 123 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .188 |
| Away | 149 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .080 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 122 | 611.1 | 670 | 342 | 242 | 301 | 5.03 |
| Away | 148 | 708.1 | 781 | 374 | 278 | 357 | 4.75 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-26 | AZ | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-17 | AZ | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-13 | AZ | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-03 | AZ | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-22 | AZ | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-13 | AZ | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-08 | AZ | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-01 | AZ | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-27 | AZ | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-07-19 | AZ | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-26 | AZ | SDP | L | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-17 | AZ | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-13 | AZ | COL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004-09-03 | AZ | SFG | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-22 | AZ | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-13 | AZ | NYN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-08-08 | AZ | ATL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-08-01 | AZ | COL | — | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004-07-27 | AZ | HOU | — | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004-07-19 | AZ | SFG | L | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 270 | 182 | 115 | 270 | 13 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ML4 | P | 33 | 27 | 25 | 43 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | ML4 | P | 20 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 22 | 20 | 12 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | ANA | P | 28 | 26 | 7 | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | DET | P | 20 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 35 | 33 | 20 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | DET | P | 32 | 30 | 15 | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | DET | P | 42 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | OAK | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | ARI | P | 29 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 270 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ARI | NL | $500,000 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | $4,500,000 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $650,000 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $1,387,500 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $175,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $175,000 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,496,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | TX | 1986, 1987 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 9th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Steve Sparks (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Steve Sparks
- What years did Steve Sparks play?
- Steve Sparks played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2004.
- Was Steve Sparks a pitcher?
- Yes. Steve Sparks pitched in the major leagues, recording 59 wins and 658 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Steve Sparks hit?
- Steve Sparks hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.