Casey Parsons, baseball player, 1981-1987

Casey Parsons

Born: 4/14/1954 in Wenatchee, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-31 | Final Game: 1987-08-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Casey Robert Parsons

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Biography

Casey Parsons was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Over the course of his career, Parsons participated in 63 games, where he recorded 10 hits and achieved a batting average of .189. His contributions included hitting 2 home runs and driving in 10 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his versatility on the field, Parsons took on various roles but ultimately struggled to maintain a consistent presence in the lineup, finishing his career with no stolen bases. Parsons' playing era coincided with a transitional time in baseball, as teams began to embrace more specialized roles and the game was evolving in terms of player fitness and strategy. While his career statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, his time in the major leagues during the mid-1980s placed him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who have graced the diamond, each with their unique stories and contributions to baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 53 9 10 1 0 2 10 0 3 11 0.189 0.254 0.321 0.575 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.575 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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
1981 SEA AL 36 22 6 5 1 0 1 5 0 1 4 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHW AL 8 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1984 CHW AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CLE AL 18 25 2 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 5 0.160 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 5 0 0 0
OF 29 3 24 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SEA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1981 SEA OF 24 3 20 2 0 1
1983 CHA OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1987 CLE 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1987 CLE OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Left Field 3
Center Field 4
Right Field 22
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Gonzaga University Spokane WA 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976