George Spriggs

Born: 5/22/1937 in Jewell, MD, USA

Died: 12/22/2020 in Prince Frederick, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-15 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Herman Spriggs

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Biography

George Spriggs, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1965 to 1970. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, Spriggs made his mark in the major leagues during a time when teams began to value versatility and athleticism. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 130 games, where he recorded 43 hits, including one home run, and drove in 12 runs, finishing with a batting average of .191. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game, as he successfully swiped nine bases throughout his time in the league. While Spriggs may not have had towering statistics, he contributed to his teams with his speed on the base paths and a solid defensive presence. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of integrated rosters and a shift towards more dynamic styles of play. Although he played in the shadow of more prominent stars, Spriggs' journey through the major leagues reflects the experiences of many players seeking to establish themselves during the late 1960s, a pivotal era in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1960	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
130	225	35	43	5	5	1	12	9	23	63	0.191	0.266	0.271	0.537	-709.1

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.537 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1965	PIT	NL	9	2	5	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	PIT	NL	9	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	PIT	NL	38	57	14	10	1	1	0	5	3	6	20	0.175	.242 (-28%)	.306 (-20%)	.357 (-36%)	.663 (-29%)	-271.1
1969	KCR	AL	23	29	4	4	2	1	0	0	0	3	8	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	KCR	AL	51	130	12	27	2	3	1	7	4	14	32	0.208	.253 (-18%)	.325 (-13%)	.385 (-24%)	.711 (-19%)	-438.0