Joe Sprinz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1933)
Joe Sprinz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1933 for the Cleveland Guardians and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 4 seasons. In 21 career games, he hit .170 with 9 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/11/1994 in Fremont, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-07-16
- Last Game
- 1933-05-18
Full name: Joseph Conrad Sprinz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 53 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .170 | .241 | .189 | .430 | 0 |
Career AVG .170 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.
Career OBP .241 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.
Career OPS .430 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 17 | 45 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .178 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1933 | SLN | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 21 | 53 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .170 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 48 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .188 |
| Away | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933-05-18 | STL | BRO | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-04-30 | STL | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933-04-30 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931-05-24 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-28 | CLE | SLA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-27 | CLE | SLA | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930-09-20 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930-09-19 | CLE | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930-09-18 | CLE | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |
Joe Sprinz: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Sprinz debuted on July 16, 1930 and played a final game on May 18, 1933. By club, Sprinz's seasons break down as the Cleveland Indians (1930 to 1931) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1933). Sprinz, born on August 3, 1902, in St. Louis, MO, USA, is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Sprinz's listed size is 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio records the death on January 11, 1994, in Fremont, CA, USA. On the record, Joe Sprinz was born Joseph Conrad Sprinz.
Across 21 games at the plate, Sprinz's career line reads 9 hits in 53 at bats for a .170 average, adding 2 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .241 and .189 give Sprinz a career OPS of .430. Set against a .281 league average for the same years, Sprinz's .170 average sits 39.5% below it. By OPS the gap is 42.0% below league average (.430 against .741). No season topped the 8 hits of 1930.
The position breakdown shows 21 games, all at catcher. The fielding table credits Sprinz with 84 putouts, 15 assists and 0 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Sprinz
- What years did Joe Sprinz play?
- Joe Sprinz played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1933.
- Was Joe Sprinz a pitcher?
- No. Joe Sprinz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Joe Sprinz hit?
- Joe Sprinz hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Joe Sprinz play for?
- Joe Sprinz played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1930–1931) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1933).
- What were Joe Sprinz's career stats?
- In 21 games, Joe Sprinz had 9 hits, 2 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .170 batting average.
- What position did Joe Sprinz play?
- Joe Sprinz played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Sprinz and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Sprinz was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Joe Sprinz's career batting average?
- Joe Sprinz batted .170 over his career, with 9 hits in 53 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Sprinz have?
- Joe Sprinz drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Sprinz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Sprinz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.