Carl Spongberg

Born: 5/21/1884 in Idaho Falls, ID, USA

Died: 7/21/1938 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-08-01 | Final Game: 1908-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 208 lbs

Full name: Carl Gustave Spongberg

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Biography

Carl Spongberg, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, left an indelible mark on the history of the game. Spongberg played as a position player during a time when Major League Baseball was still evolving, having just transitioned into the 20th century. His only appearance in the majors came on August 1, 1908, where he showcased his potential by achieving an impressive batting average of .667, a remarkable feat considering he played in just one game. In his sole game, Spongberg recorded 2 hits without any home runs or RBIs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his performance stands out in the annals of baseball history due to the rarity of such a high batting average over a limited number of at-bats. Spongberg's brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who passed through the majors, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball’s storied past, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	9	7	1	6	4	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 2.40 across their career seasons — 275.2% worse than 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
1908	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	9	7	6	4	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	0.667	0.667	1.333	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .241 across their career seasons — +177.1% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .298 across their career seasons — +123.5% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — +117.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.605 across their career seasons — +120.4% above 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
1908	CHC	NL	1	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	CHN	P	1	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1