Bobby Sprowl
Born: 4/14/1956 in Sandusky, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-05 | Final Game: 1981-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert John Sprowl
Biography
Bobby Sprowl, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his career from 1978 until 1981. He made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 22 games. Sprowl's time in the big leagues was marked by a batting average of 0.167, with 1 hit and 1 run batted in (RBI). Despite not being a power hitter, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and stolen bases, Sprowl's journey through the sport reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the era he played in.
Sprowl's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1970s and early 1980s saw the game evolving with the rise of more specialized players and strategies. While his impact on the field may not have been significant in terms of statistics, his experience in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took to reach the pinnacle of the sport. After his playing days, Sprowl left a legacy as a reminder of the many who aspired to greatness in baseball, embodying the spirit of perseverance in a highly competitive environment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 54 | 28 | 4 | 27 | 34 | 5.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6.39 | -878.3 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 5.97 | 231.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 22 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | BOS | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | HOU | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | HOU | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | HOU | P | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1975, 1976, 1977 |