Steve Sparks
Born: 3/28/1975 in Mobile, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-07-19 | Final Game: 2000-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Stephen Lanier Sparks
Biography
Steve Sparks was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from July 19, 2000, to August 2, 2000. During his time in the league, Sparks participated in 3 games, although he did not achieve any hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of .0.
Despite his limited appearance in the major leagues, Sparks' journey to the big leagues reflects the challenges many players face in breaking through to the highest level of competition. The early 2000s were marked by a transitional phase in baseball, as the sport was beginning to navigate the impacts of performance-enhancing drugs while still maintaining a rich tradition of the game. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Sparks' experience epitomizes the resilience and dedication required to reach professional baseball, embodying the spirit of a player who pursued his dreams despite the odds.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner University | Montgomery | AL | 1995, 1996 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | AL | 1997, 1998 |