Ed Sprague, baseball player, 152 home runs, 1991-2001

Ed Sprague

Born: 7/25/1967 in Castro Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-07 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Edward Nelson Sprague

Biography

Ed Sprague, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Known for his versatility and power at the plate, Sprague played primarily as a position player over a career that spanned more than a decade and included 1203 games. He accumulated 1010 hits, including 152 home runs, and drove in 558 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Sprague was also recognized for his contributions to the game, earning an All-Star selection during his tenure. Throughout his career, Sprague was a part of several teams, showcasing a balanced approach to hitting and solid defensive capabilities. He demonstrated his power in crucial moments, contributing to his teams with not only his home runs but also his ability to drive in runs when needed. Sprague's playing style reflected the transition of the game during the late 20th century, as he combined traditional baseball skills with the evolving emphasis on power hitting that characterized the era. He remains a notable figure for fans and historians alike, particularly for his role in the development of baseball during a transformative period in sports history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1203 4095 506 1010 225 12 152 558 6 358 833 0.247 0.318 0.419 0.737 -2216.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 41 1 9 0 1 1 8 4 11 0.220

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 ALDS1 SEA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1993 ALCS TOR 6 21 0 6 0 1 0 4 2 4 0.286
1993 WS TOR 5 15 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 6 0.067
1992 ALCS TOR 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
1992 WS TOR 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 77 52 464 29 9 37
2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
3B 1019 1002 806 1609 150 143
C 18 8 70 3 3 0
OF 16 14 21 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 18
First Base 77
Second Base 1
Third Base 1019
Left Field 14
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 34

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 SDN NL $800,000
1999 PIT NL $1,300,000
1998 TOR AL $2,350,000
1997 TOR AL $1,900,000
1996 TOR AL $1,450,000
1995 TOR AL $760,000
1994 TOR AL $500,000
1993 TOR AL $182,500
1992 TOR AL $117,500
1991 TOR AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $9,460,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1986, 1987, 1988