Joe Sprinz
Born: 8/3/1902 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 1/11/1994 in Fremont, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-07-16 | Final Game: 1933-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Joseph Conrad Sprinz
Biography
Joe Sprinz was a professional baseball player born in 1902 who played as a position player in the early 1930s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from July 16, 1930, to May 18, 1933. During his time in the league, Sprinz participated in 21 games, accumulating 9 hits and driving in 2 runs, which contributed to a batting average of .17. Although he did not hit any home runs and recorded no stolen bases, his time in the majors placed him among the ranks of players who experienced the competitive landscape of baseball during the early stages of the Great Depression.
Sprinz's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in the game, as teams began to emphasize power hitting and speed on the bases. Despite his limited statistical achievements, his presence in the league represented the opportunities afforded to players in the early 20th century, a period when baseball was solidifying its status as America's pastime. While he may not have left a lasting mark in the record books, Joe Sprinz remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in their own unique ways.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
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 | 0.170 | 0.241 | 0.189 | 0.430 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 17 | 45 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 21 | 0 | 84 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CLE | C | 17 | 0 | 64 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1931 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | SLN | C | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 21 |