Karl Spooner
Born: 6/23/1931 in Oriskany Falls, NY, USA
Died: 4/10/1984 in Vero Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1954-09-22 | Final Game: 1955-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Karl Benjamin Spooner
Biography
Karl Spooner was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1954 to 1955. Born in 1931, Spooner made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the tail-end of the post-war era, where pitching was increasingly pivotal to a team's success. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 10-6 with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.09, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound.
Spooner recorded a total of 105 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 2 saves, illustrating his versatility and capability in high-pressure situations. His pitching style was emblematic of the era's focus on control and strategy, which allowed him to carve out a niche in a competitive league. Although his time in the majors was short, Spooner remains a notable figure from the mid-1950s, remembered for his contributions to the game during a time of evolving baseball dynamics.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 31 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 116.7 | 86 | 40 | 8 | 47 | 105 | 3.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 0.00 | 1580.8 |
| 1955 | BRO | NL | 8 | 6 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 98.7 | 79 | 40 | 41 | 78 | 3.65 | 1911.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 34 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.265 | 0.324 | 0.441 | 0.766 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | BRO | NL | 29 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS | BRO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | WS | BRO | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 31 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | BRO | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | BRO | P | 29 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |