Bobby Sprowl, baseball player, 1978-1981

Bobby Sprowl

Born: 4/14/1956 in Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-05 | Final Game: 1981-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert John Sprowl

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Biography

Bobby Sprowl, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his career from 1978 until 1981. He made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 22 games. Sprowl's time in the big leagues was marked by a batting average of 0.167, with 1 hit and 1 run batted in (RBI). Despite not being a power hitter, as evidenced by his lack of home runs and stolen bases, Sprowl's journey through the sport reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the era he played in. Sprowl's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1970s and early 1980s saw the game evolving with the rise of more specialized players and strategies. While his impact on the field may not have been significant in terms of statistics, his experience in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took to reach the pinnacle of the sport. After his playing days, Sprowl left a legacy as a reminder of the many who aspired to greatness in baseball, embodying the spirit of perseverance in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 22 4 0 0 0 46.3 54 28 4 27 34 5.44 0

Career ERA 5.44 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 43.3% 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
1978 BOS AL 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 12.7 12 9 10 10 6.39 3.69 (-73%) -878.3
1979 HOU NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 1 0 2 3 0.00 — 0.0
1980 HOU NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 3 0.00 — 0.0
1981 HOU NL 0 1 15 1 0 0 0 28.7 40 19 14 18 5.97 3.58 (-66%) 231.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 56.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 53.0% 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
1978 BOS AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 HOU NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 HOU NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 HOU NL 15 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 22 4 2 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 BOS P 3 3 0 1 0 0
1979 HOU P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1980 HOU P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1981 HOU P 15 1 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1975, 1976, 1977