Jerry Spradlin, baseball player, 1993-2000

Jerry Spradlin

Born: 6/14/1967 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-07-02 | Final Game: 2000-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Jerry Carl Spradlin

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Biography

Jerry Spradlin, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 until 2000. With a career that spanned nearly a decade, Spradlin showcased his talents on the mound across several teams, including the California Angels, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He was known for his reliability and versatility, contributing both as a starter and a reliever throughout his career. Over his time in the league, Spradlin compiled a record of 17-19 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75. He struck out 292 batters and recorded 11 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. Playing during a period marked by increased offensive production in the late 1990s, Spradlin's steady presence on the mound was a valuable asset to his teams. He remains a notable figure among pitchers of his era, known for his tenacity and competitive spirit in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 19 310 1 0 0 11 371.7 371 196 40 122 292 4.75 0

Career ERA 4.75 vs. league average 4.52 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
1993 CIN NL 2 1 37 0 0 0 2 49.0 44 19 9 24 3.49 4.19 (+17%) 704.8
1994 CIN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.0 12 9 2 4 10.12 — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 4 8 76 0 0 0 1 81.7 86 43 27 67 4.74 4.39 (-8%) 954.6
1998 PHI NL 4 4 69 0 0 0 1 81.7 63 32 20 76 3.53 4.43 (+20%) 1895.2
1999 CLE AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 3.0 6 6 3 2 18.00 — 0.0
1999 SFG NL 3 1 59 0 0 0 0 58.0 59 27 29 52 4.19 4.71 (+11%) -
2000 KCR AL 4 4 50 0 0 0 7 75.0 81 46 27 54 5.52 4.77 (-16%) -
2000 CHC NL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 15.0 20 14 5 13 8.40 4.77 (-76%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
310 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 50.9% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 34.5% 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
1993 CIN NL 37 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 CIN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 76 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PHI NL 69 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CLE AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 SFG NL 59 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 KCR AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CHC NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 310 1 26 26 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 CIN P 37 0 2 2 0 0
1994 CIN P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1996 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1997 PHI P 76 0 9 2 0 0
1998 PHI P 69 0 8 8 0 1
1999 CLE P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1999 SFN P 59 0 2 4 2 1
2000 KCA P 50 0 4 7 1 1
2000 CHN P 8 1 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 310

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 CLE AL $625,000
2000 KCA AL $962,500
1999 CLE AL $687,500
1998 PHI NL $235,000
1997 PHI NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $2,660,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fullerton College Fullerton CA 1988