Stan Sperry

Born: 2/19/1914 in Evansville, WI, USA

Died: 9/27/1962 in Evansville, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-07-28 | Final Game: 1938-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Stanley Kenneth Sperry

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Biography

Stan Sperry, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the late 1930s. His career spanned from 1936 to 1938, a period marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the lead-up to World War II, which shaped the landscape of American sports. Over the course of his career, Sperry appeared in 80 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a reliable hitter with a batting average of .255. He accumulated 74 hits and drove in 31 runs, demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively to his team's success. Despite not hitting any home runs throughout his career, Sperry's versatility and determination on the field were evident, as he also recorded one stolen base. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on contact hitting and small ball tactics, where players frequently relied on speed and base running to generate scoring opportunities. Although Sperry's time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, his contributions during a challenging time in American history remain a testament to the spirit of perseverance found within the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	290	30	74	9	3	0	31	1	18	14	0.255	0.299	0.307	0.606	-634.7

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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
1936	PHI	NL	20	37	2	5	3	0	0	4	0	3	5	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PHA	AL	60	253	28	69	6	3	0	27	1	15	9	0.273	.272 (avg)	.341 (-8%)	.392 (-18%)	.734 (-14%)	-634.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	75	0	144	207	18	30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PHI	2B	15	0	23	22	5	4
1938	PHA	2B	60	0	121	185	13	26

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	75