Ryan Spilborghs, baseball player, 2005-2011

Ryan Spilborghs

Born: 9/5/1979 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-16 | Final Game: 2011-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ryan Adam Spilborghs

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Biography

Ryan Spilborghs was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and solid offensive contributions during his tenure in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2011. Born in 1979, Spilborghs played primarily as an outfielder, showcasing his ability to hit for average and power. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 619 games, accumulating 424 hits, 42 home runs, and 218 runs batted in, with a commendable batting average of .272. Additionally, Spilborghs demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 31 bases throughout his time in the league. Spilborghs made a notable impact in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball values and emerging power hitters. His well-rounded skill set allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, particularly with the Colorado Rockies, where he became a fan favorite for his hustle and dedication on the field. While he may not have been a household name, Spilborghs' contributions to the game exemplified the spirit of a versatile player who could adapt and excel in various roles, leaving a lasting impression on those who watched him play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
619 1561 222 424 86 12 42 218 31 172 328 0.272 0.345 0.423 0.768 982.0

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.746 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
2005 COL NL 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2006 COL NL 67 167 26 48 6 3 4 21 5 14 30 0.287 .269 (+7%) .336 (avg) .431 (avg) .768 (avg) -33.9
2007 COL NL 97 264 40 79 14 1 11 51 4 28 45 0.299 .268 (+12%) .335 (+8%) .422 (+15%) .758 (+12%) 591.6
2008 COL NL 89 233 38 73 14 2 6 36 7 38 41 0.313 .263 (+19%) .333 (+22%) .416 (+12%) .749 (+17%) 863.3
2009 COL NL 133 352 55 85 24 3 8 48 9 34 79 0.241 .262 (-8%) .332 (-7%) .417 (-5%) .750 (-6%) -486.3
2010 COL NL 134 341 41 95 20 2 10 39 4 39 83 0.279 .257 (+8%) .325 (+11%) .402 (+8%) .728 (+9%) 727.9
2011 COL NL 98 200 22 42 8 1 3 22 2 19 49 0.210 .255 (-18%) .320 (-12%) .399 (-24%) .719 (-18%) -680.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 29 4 5 1 0 0 0 6 9 0.172

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 NLDS2 COL 4 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.222
2007 NLCS COL 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
2007 NLDS2 COL 3 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.250
2007 WS COL 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 453 338 656 20 13 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 COL OF 1 1 6 1 0 1
2006 COL OF 46 34 75 4 1 2
2007 COL OF 72 55 115 2 1 1
2008 COL OF 57 51 101 0 2 0
2009 COL OF 106 78 150 7 4 1
2010 COL OF 107 78 131 2 5 1
2011 COL OF 64 41 78 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 187
Center Field 122
Right Field 186
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 COL NL $1,950,000
2010 COL NL $1,300,000
2009 COL NL $415,000
2008 COL NL $396,000
Total Career Earnings $4,061,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara CA 2000, 2001, 2002