Derek Parks, baseball player, 1992-1994

Derek Parks

Born: 9/29/1968 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-09-11 | Final Game: 1994-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Derek Gavin Parks

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Biography

Derek Parks, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player during his career from 1992 to 1994. Primarily known for his time in the Major Leagues, Parks played a total of 45 games, where he recorded 23 hits and tallied 10 runs batted in (RBIs). His offensive contributions included 1 home run, and he finished his career with a batting average of .200. Notably, Parks did not record any stolen bases throughout his time in the league, highlighting a more traditional approach to hitting rather than speed on the bases. During an era characterized by the early stages of the offensive explosion in baseball, Parks' career spanned a time when the game was beginning to see significant changes in player performance and statistics. Although his playing time was limited, his presence in the Major Leagues during the early 1990s contributed to the rich tapestry of the game’s history, reflecting the journey of many players who sought to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Parks' brief stint in the spotlight serves as a reminder of the numerous players who have contributed to baseball's legacy, each with their unique stories and experiences.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 115 10 23 6 0 1 10 0 6 23 0.200 0.258 0.278 0.536 -479.6

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 26.6% below 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
1992 MIN AL 7 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 7 20 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIN AL 31 89 6 17 6 0 1 9 0 4 20 0.191 .269 (-29%) .338 (-29%) .424 (-31%) .763 (-30%) -479.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 45 32 165 20 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 MIN C 7 2 18 1 0 0
1993 MIN C 7 6 28 4 1 1
1994 MIN C 31 24 119 15 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 45

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 MIN AL $116,000
1990 MIN AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $216,000