Ed Sprague

Born: 7/25/1967 in Castro Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-07 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Edward Nelson Sprague

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Biography

Ed Sprague, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2001. Known for his versatility and power at the plate, Sprague played primarily as a position player over a career that spanned more than a decade and included 1203 games. He accumulated 1010 hits, including 152 home runs, and drove in 558 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .247. Sprague was also recognized for his contributions to the game, earning an All-Star selection during his tenure. Throughout his career, Sprague was a part of several teams, showcasing a balanced approach to hitting and solid defensive capabilities. He demonstrated his power in crucial moments, contributing to his teams with not only his home runs but also his ability to drive in runs when needed. Sprague's playing style reflected the transition of the game during the late 20th century, as he combined traditional baseball skills with the evolving emphasis on power hitting that characterized the era. He remains a notable figure for fans and historians alike, particularly for his role in the development of baseball during a transformative period in sports history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1203	4095	506	1010	225	12	152	558	6	358	833	0.247	0.318	0.419	0.737	-2216.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.752 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
1991	TOR	AL	61	160	17	44	7	0	4	20	0	19	43	0.275	.255 (+8%)	.323 (+12%)	.384 (+2%)	.708 (+7%)	244.9
1992	TOR	AL	22	47	6	11	2	0	1	7	0	3	7	0.234	—	—	—	—	-89.4
1993	TOR	AL	150	546	50	142	31	1	12	73	1	32	85	0.260	.265 (-2%)	.332 (-7%)	.403 (-4%)	.735 (-5%)	-685.6
1994	TOR	AL	109	405	38	97	19	1	11	44	1	23	95	0.240	.269 (-11%)	.338 (-13%)	.424 (-12%)	.763 (-12%)	-1048.2
1995	TOR	AL	144	521	77	127	27	2	18	74	0	58	96	0.244	.266 (-9%)	.337 (-1%)	.417 (-2%)	.755 (-2%)	-191.2
1996	TOR	AL	159	591	88	146	35	2	36	101	0	60	146	0.247	.269 (-8%)	.340 (-4%)	.426 (+16%)	.767 (+7%)	749.3
1997	TOR	AL	138	504	63	115	29	4	14	48	0	51	102	0.228	.266 (-14%)	.336 (-9%)	.419 (-8%)	.756 (-9%)	-928.1
1998	TOR	AL	105	382	49	91	20	0	17	51	0	24	73	0.238	.266 (-11%)	.335 (-10%)	.420 (+1%)	.755 (-4%)	-353.4
1998	OAK	AL	27	87	8	13	5	0	3	7	1	2	17	0.149	.266 (-44%)	.335 (-44%)	.420 (-26%)	.755 (-34%)	-353.4
1999	PIT	NL	137	490	71	131	27	2	22	81	3	50	93	0.267	.271 (-1%)	.344 (+2%)	.433 (+7%)	.778 (+5%)	536.8
2000	SDP	NL	53	117	17	32	10	0	10	25	0	10	28	0.274	.270 (+1%)	.344 (-3%)	.437 (+41%)	.782 (+22%)	411.8
2000	BOS	AL	33	111	11	24	4	0	2	9	0	12	18	0.216	.270 (-20%)	.344 (-15%)	.437 (-30%)	.782 (-23%)	411.8
2000	SDP	NL	20	40	2	9	2	0	0	2	0	3	12	0.225	—	—	—	—	411.8
2001	SEA	AL	45	94	9	28	7	0	2	16	0	11	18	0.298	.263 (+13%)	.332 (+13%)	.426 (+2%)	.758 (+7%)	136.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	41	1	9	0	1	1	8	4	11	0.220

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2001	ALDS1	SEA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1993	ALCS	TOR	6	21	0	6	1	0	4	2	4	0.286
1993	WS	TOR	5	15	0	1	0	0	2	1	6	0.067
1992	ALCS	TOR	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500
1992	WS	TOR	3	2	1	1	0	1	2	1	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	77	52	464	29	9	37
2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
3B	1019	1002	806	1609	150	143
C	18	8	70	3	3	0
OF	16	14	21	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	TOR	1B	22	18	143	11	0	12
1991	TOR	3B	35	31	19	61	12	2
1991	TOR	C	2	0	5	0	2	0
1992	TOR	1B	4	1	18	2	0	1
1992	TOR	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1992	TOR	C	15	8	64	3	1	0
1993	TOR	3B	150	150	127	232	17	21
1994	TOR	1B	3	2	19	0	0	2
1994	TOR	3B	107	107	98	147	14	19
1995	TOR	1B	7	4	34	0	1	3
1995	TOR	3B	139	138	133	234	16	20
1996	TOR	3B	148	148	108	218	15	29
1997	TOR	3B	129	129	106	202	18	19
1998	TOR	3B	105	104	87	157	20	8
1998	OAK	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1998	OAK	3B	23	22	23	37	6	2
1999	PIT	3B	134	132	79	254	29	22
2000	SDN	1B	24	19	175	10	7	14
2000	SDN	3B	5	0	1	3	0	0
2000	SDN	OF	5	4	5	1	0	0
2000	BOS	1B	3	1	17	4	0	1
2000	BOS	3B	30	30	19	50	2	1
2000	SDN	1B	1	1	6	0	0	0
2000	SDN	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2000	SDN	3B	5	4	1	3	0	0
2000	SDN	OF	2	2	5	0	0	0
2001	SEA	1B	12	6	51	2	1	4
2001	SEA	3B	8	7	5	11	1	0
2001	SEA	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
2001	SEA	OF	9	8	11	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	18
First Base	77
Second Base	1
Third Base	1019
Left Field	14
Right Field	2
Designated Hitter	34

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	SDN	NL	$800,000
1999	PIT	NL	$1,300,000
1998	TOR	AL	$2,350,000
1997	TOR	AL	$1,900,000
1996	TOR	AL	$1,450,000
1995	TOR	AL	$760,000
1994	TOR	AL	$500,000
1993	TOR	AL	$182,500
1992	TOR	AL	$117,500
1991	TOR	AL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,460,000