Dennis Springer
Born: 2/12/1965 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-09-13 | Final Game: 2002-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Dennis LeRoy Springer
Biography
Dennis Springer, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2002. Known for his unique pitching style and resilience on the mound, Springer made a mark in the game during a transitional era characterized by an offensive explosion and a growing emphasis on specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 24-48 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he accumulated a total of 296 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors.
Springer played for several teams, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher in various roles, including starting and relief appearances. His lone career save highlighted his capability to step up in critical situations, despite facing challenges and inconsistencies that often accompany a long career in the competitive landscape of MLB. Retiring in 2002, Springer's contributions to the game reflected not only his statistical achievements but also his dedication to the craft of pitching in an era that demanded adaptability and endurance from players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 48 | 130 | 98 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 655.3 | 702 | 377 | 108 | 258 | 296 | 5.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 4.84 | -223.5 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 5 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 94.7 | 91 | 58 | 43 | 64 | 5.51 | - |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 9 | 9 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 194.7 | 199 | 112 | 73 | 75 | 5.18 | - |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 3 | 11 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 115.7 | 120 | 70 | 60 | 46 | 5.45 | - |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 6 | 16 | 38 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 196.3 | 231 | 106 | 64 | 83 | 4.86 | - |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8.74 | -387.5 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3.32 | - |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 72 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0.097 | 0.096 | 0.111 | 0.207 | -623.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 38 | 50 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.120 | -623.8 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 1 | 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 | 130 | 98 | 41 | 77 | 8 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PHI | P | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | P | 20 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | ANA | P | 32 | 28 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | TBA | P | 29 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | FLO | P | 38 | 29 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | NYN | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | LAN | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | LAN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 130 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $335,000 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $245,000 |
| 1997 | ANA | AL | $195,000 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $150,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,034,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley College | Reedley | CA | 1984, 1985 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1986, 1987 |