Homer Spragins
Born: 11/9/1920 in Grenada, MS, USA
Died: 12/10/2002 in Minter City, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-09-13 | Final Game: 1947-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Homer Franklin Spragins
Biography
Homer Spragins was a professional baseball player born in 1920, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1940s. He played in the Major Leagues for a total of four games from September 13 to September 21, 1947. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Spragins was part of a transitional era in baseball as the sport was beginning to embrace the post-World War II landscape, which saw an influx of talent and the gradual integration of players into the league.
Throughout his career, Spragins struggled to find success at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and he recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite these challenges, his presence in the league serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in baseball during a time of significant change. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, Homer Spragins' brief stint in the Major Leagues reflects the passion and dedication of many who pursued their dreams on the diamond.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 4 | 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 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State | MS | 1940, 1941, 1942 |