Scipio Spinks, baseball player, 1969-1973

Scipio Spinks

Born: 7/12/1947 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-16 | Final Game: 1973-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Scipio Ronald Spinks

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Biography

Scipio Spinks, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1973. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Spinks made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a shift in pitching strategies. Over his career, he compiled a record of 7-11, showcasing his ability to compete in a league filled with talented players. Spinks finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7, indicating his effectiveness on the mound during his time. He struck out a total of 154 batters, highlighting his capacity to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in shaping the games he participated in. Although his career was relatively brief, Spinks remains a noteworthy figure for those who appreciate the rich history of baseball in the late 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 11 35 29 7 0 0 201.7 175 83 16 107 154 3.70 0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1969 HOU NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 1 4 0.00 — 0.0
1970 HOU NL 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 13.7 17 15 9 6 9.88 3.89 (-154%) -1578.2
1971 HOU NL 1 0 5 3 1 0 0 29.3 22 12 13 26 3.68 3.47 (-6%) 348.3
1972 STL NL 5 5 16 16 6 0 0 118.0 96 35 59 93 2.67 3.26 (+18%) -
1973 STL NL 1 5 8 8 0 0 0 38.7 39 21 25 25 4.89 3.75 (-30%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 65 8 11 0 0 1 3 0 1 33 0.169 0.182 0.215 0.397 0.0

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career SLG .215 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.397 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 42.5% 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
1969 HOU NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1970 HOU NL 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 HOU NL 5 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1972 STL NL 21 42 4 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 21 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1973 STL NL 8 11 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 7 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 29 8 32 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 HOU P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1970 HOU P 5 2 0 0 0 0
1971 HOU P 5 3 1 4 0 0
1972 SLN P 16 16 2 21 1 1
1973 SLN P 8 8 5 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kennedy-King College Chicago IL 1966