Charlie Sproull
Born: 1/9/1919 in Taylorsville, GA, USA
Died: 1/13/1980 in Rockford, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Charles William Sproull
Biography
Charlie Sproull was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1919, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career from 1945 to 1945. He made his mark in the post-World War II era, a time when the game was experiencing a resurgence as veterans returned to the field and new talent emerged. Sproull's Major League career spanned just a few months, during which he compiled a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.94.
Despite the challenges of his short tenure, Sproull showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating 47 strikeouts and recording 1 save. His time in the league came during a transitional period for baseball, as the sport was beginning to integrate and evolve with the introduction of new strategies and playing styles. Although his career statistics reflect a struggle to find consistency, Sproull's contribution to the game during a pivotal time remains a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 34 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 130.3 | 158 | 86 | 10 | 80 | 47 | 5.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 4 | 10 | 34 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 130.3 | 158 | 86 | 80 | 47 | 5.94 | -3598.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.167 | 0.143 | 0.310 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 34 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | P | 34 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |