Dennis Springer

Born: 2/12/1965 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-13 | Final Game: 2002-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Dennis LeRoy Springer

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Biography

Dennis Springer, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2002. Known for his unique pitching style and resilience on the mound, Springer made a mark in the game during a transitional era characterized by an offensive explosion and a growing emphasis on specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 24-48 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.18. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he accumulated a total of 296 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors. Springer played for several teams, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher in various roles, including starting and relief appearances. His lone career save highlighted his capability to step up in critical situations, despite facing challenges and inconsistencies that often accompany a long career in the competitive landscape of MLB. Retiring in 2002, Springer's contributions to the game reflected not only his statistical achievements but also his dedication to the craft of pitching in an era that demanded adaptability and endurance from players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	48	130	98	9	4	1	655.3	702	377	108	258	296	5.18	0

Career ERA 5.18 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1995	PHI	NL	0	3	4	4	0	0	0	22.3	21	12	9	15	4.84	4.45 (-9%)	-223.5
1996	LAA	AL	5	6	20	15	2	1	0	94.7	91	58	43	64	5.51	4.61 (-20%)	-
1997	LAA	AL	9	9	32	28	3	1	0	194.7	199	112	73	75	5.18	4.39 (-18%)	-
1998	TBR	AL	3	11	29	17	1	0	0	115.7	120	70	60	46	5.45	4.43 (-23%)	-
1999	MIA	NL	6	16	38	29	3	2	1	196.3	231	106	64	83	4.86	4.71 (-3%)	-
2000	NYN	NL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	11.3	20	11	5	5	8.74	4.77 (-83%)	-387.5
2001	LAD	NL	1	1	4	3	0	0	0	19.0	19	7	2	7	3.32	4.42 (+25%)	-
2002	LAD	NL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	1	1	2	1	6.75	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
130	72	2	7	1	0	0	2	0	0	30	0.097	0.096	0.111	0.207	-623.8

Career AVG .097 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OBP .096 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 73.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.207 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1995	PHI	NL	4	8	0	1	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	LAA	AL	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	LAA	AL	32	3	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	TBR	AL	29	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	MIA	NL	38	50	2	6	1	2	17	0.120	.271 (-56%)	.344 (-66%)	.433 (-68%)	.778 (-67%)	-623.8
2000	NYN	NL	2	4	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	LAD	NL	4	6	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	LAD	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0