Chris Spurling, baseball player, 2003-2007

Chris Spurling

Born: 6/28/1977 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2007-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Christopher Michael Spurling

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Biography

Chris Spurling, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 2, 2003, to September 29, 2007. Known for his solid work out of the bullpen, Spurling made a mark in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s. He concluded his career with a record of 6-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32, demonstrating reliability in high-pressure situations. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded a total of 99 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and finish games effectively. Spurling’s playing style was characterized by his resilience and tactical approach on the mound, often utilizing a diverse pitch repertoire to keep hitters off balance. He contributed to teams during a transitional period in baseball, where the focus was shifting toward analytics and specialized roles for pitchers. While not a household name, Spurling's contributions were significant in the context of relief pitching during the mid-2000s, exemplifying the evolving landscape of bullpen usage in modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 187 0 0 0 3 219.0 224 105 28 66 99 4.32 0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 4.42 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
2003 DET AL 1 3 66 0 0 0 3 77.0 78 40 22 38 4.68 4.40 (-6%) -270.4
2005 DET AL 3 4 56 0 0 0 0 70.7 58 27 22 26 3.44 4.29 (+20%) -867.1
2006 DET AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.3 13 4 4 4 3.18 4.53 (+30%) -359.8
2006 MIL NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.0 12 8 4 3 7.20 4.53 (-59%) -781.6
2007 MIL NL 2 1 49 0 0 0 0 50.0 63 26 14 28 4.68 4.47 (-5%) -210.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
187 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
2003 DET AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 DET AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 DET AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIL NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 187 0 12 21 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 DET P 66 0 1 7 0 0
2005 DET P 56 0 4 8 0 2
2006 DET P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2006 MIL P 7 0 0 2 0 0
2007 MIL P 49 0 7 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 187

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 DET AL $725,000
2004 DET AL $325,000
2003 DET AL $305,000
Total Career Earnings $1,355,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sinclair Community College Dayton OH 1997, 1998