Rob Sperring

Born: 10/10/1949 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-08-11 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Walter Sperring

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Biography

Rob Sperring, born in 1949, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1974 to 1977. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 208 games across Major League Baseball, where he demonstrated a versatile skill set and a competitive spirit during an era characterized by its transition in playing styles. Sperring finished his career with 100 hits, 3 home runs, and 30 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .211. His contributions on the field, although modest in terms of statistics, reflected the grit and determination of players who navigated the rapidly evolving landscape of the game in the mid-1970s. While not known for power or speed—highlighted by his single stolen base—Sperring's role as a utility player allowed him to adapt to various positions, providing valuable depth to his teams. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing shifts in player dynamics and strategy, making his journey noteworthy as he competed alongside some of the game's emerging stars. Sperring's legacy, while not defined by overwhelming statistics, serves as a testament to the hard-working players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
208	473	48	100	13	1	3	30	1	46	107	0.211	0.281	0.262	0.543	-1809.1

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
1974	CHC	NL	42	107	9	22	3	0	1	5	1	9	28	0.206	.256 (-20%)	.324 (-18%)	.369 (-29%)	.693 (-24%)	-412.5
1975	CHC	NL	65	144	25	30	4	1	1	9	0	16	31	0.208	.257 (-19%)	.327 (-12%)	.374 (-28%)	.701 (-20%)	-501.4
1976	CHC	NL	43	93	8	24	3	0	0	7	0	9	25	0.258	.255 (+1%)	.320 (avg)	.360 (-20%)	.681 (-10%)	-138.2
1977	HOU	NL	58	129	6	24	3	0	1	9	0	12	23	0.186	.264 (-30%)	.329 (-23%)	.401 (-42%)	.730 (-33%)	-757.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	76	57	118	179	11	26
3B	53	32	25	67	4	3
OF	11	6	19	0	1	0
SS	61	33	65	108	13	25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	CHN	2B	35	27	55	85	7	16
1974	CHN	SS	8	5	9	16	3	0
1975	CHN	2B	17	11	22	32	1	4
1975	CHN	3B	22	15	10	43	3	2
1975	CHN	OF	8	5	11	0	1	0
1975	CHN	SS	16	11	27	40	7	12
1976	CHN	2B	4	2	7	6	0	0
1976	CHN	3B	20	15	10	11	1	1
1976	CHN	OF	3	1	8	0	0	0
1976	CHN	SS	15	5	11	23	0	4
1977	HOU	2B	20	17	34	56	3	6
1977	HOU	3B	11	2	5	13	0	0
1977	HOU	SS	22	12	18	29	3	9