Art Parks, baseball player, 1937-1939

Art Parks

Born: 11/1/1911 in Paris, AR, USA

Died: 12/6/1989 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-25 | Final Game: 1939-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Artie William Parks

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Biography

Art Parks was a professional baseball player born in 1911, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. His career spanned from 1937 to 1939, a period marked by the transition from the Great Depression to the pre-World War II era, which saw a mix of emerging talent and established stars in the league. Parks appeared in 78 games throughout his MLB tenure, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game. Parks recorded a total of 70 hits, which included one home run and 19 RBIs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .275. His speed on the bases was evidenced by his two stolen bases, showcasing his aggressive playing style. Although his career was relatively brief, Parks contributed to the teams he played for with his solid hitting and on-field presence, leaving a lasting impression during a unique time in baseball history that was characterized by the buildup of talent and the impending global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 255 29 70 15 2 1 19 2 30 16 0.275 0.351 0.361 0.712 -149.2

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 BRO NL 7 16 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1939 BRO NL 71 239 27 65 13 2 1 19 2 28 14 0.272 .274 (-1%) .342 (+2%) .393 (-10%) .735 (-4%) -149.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 69 0 129 3 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 BRO OF 4 0 4 1 0 1
1939 BRO OF 65 0 125 2 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 33
Right Field 37