P John Spens #17
Age: 59 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Very Good
02/16/2015
P JOHN SPENS #17 - AGE: 59 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: VERY GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 8 8 8 8
Movement 10 10 10 10
Control 10 10 10 10
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 9 9
Changeup 10 10
Cutter 9 9
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 91-93 Mph
Stamina 12
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 9
Defense 7
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 2
Stealing Ability: 2
Baserunning Inst.: 3
Sacrifice Bunt: 6
Bunt for Hit: 2
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Few players are more revered around the league.
Personality Class: Captain
High: Leader, Loyalty
Low: Adaptability
Birthday:05/13/1955
Born in:New York, NY
Nationality:American
Height:6' 1"
Weight:215 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:RETIRED
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:1 Year, 127 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:4 Years, -20 Days
Pro Service:12 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1973, 12th Pick in Round 2
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1981 Minneapolis - BSBL 26 33 33 16 12 0 4.26 217.2 218 109 103 20 68 125 2 0 1.31 .294 4.48 1.3 91
1982 Minneapolis - BSBL 27 20 17 5 9 0 4.74 100.2 115 63 53 9 30 60 1 0 1.44 .316 4.32 0.8 83
Total BSBL 53 50 21 21 0 4.41 318.1 333 172 156 29 98 185 3 0 1.35 .301 4.43 2.1 89
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1973 Total - 18 12 12 8 1 0 1.16 85.0 64 14 11 2 5 99 0 0 0.81 .268 1.35 4.6 100
1973 Butler - A 18 16 16 5 9 0 2.50 104.1 102 37 29 3 27 56 1 0 1.24 .294 3.11 0.8 109
1974 Butler - A 19 36 36 12 13 0 2.87 244.1 205 87 78 9 76 168 7 1 1.15 .288 3.02 2.1 95
1975 Butler - A 20 36 36 16 9 0 2.51 247.1 201 75 69 6 59 202 1 0 1.05 .288 2.51 4.8 115
1976 Butler - A 21 36 36 16 16 0 3.21 241.1 215 98 86 19 79 193 4 0 1.22 .290 3.73 1.3 99
1977 Brainerd - A 22 36 36 15 15 0 2.46 244.2 205 87 67 9 67 233 0 0 1.11 .307 2.70 3.8 115
1978 Brainerd - A 23 33 33 16 5 0 1.82 227.1 165 55 46 8 44 212 3 1 0.92 .271 2.37 4.8 155
1979 Brainerd - A 24 30 30 14 8 0 1.31 220.1 142 39 32 5 44 212 3 2 0.84 .247 2.31 4.5 207
1980 St. Paul - AAA 25 30 30 11 11 0 3.31 217.2 194 88 80 19 68 179 3 0 1.20 .298 3.43 2.8 102
1982 St. Paul - AAA 27 10 10 3 5 0 2.95 76.1 76 25 25 7 15 59 3 1 1.19 .317 3.40 1.2 122
1983 St. Paul - AAA 28 28 28 10 10 0 3.21 201.2 191 83 72 20 36 154 2 0 1.13 .294 3.47 2.8 109
1984 St. Paul - AAA 29 8 8 1 5 0 4.91 51.1 51 32 28 9 20 35 1 0 1.38 .290 4.89 -0.4 67
Total BSBLAAA 76 76 25 31 0 3.37 547.0 512 228 205 55 139 427 9 1 1.19 .298 3.58 101.9
Total BSBLA 223 223 94 75 0 2.39 1529.2 1235 478 407 59 396 1276 19 4 1.07 .284 2.81 119.7
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1981 Minneapolis - MLB P 33 33 15 29 1 45 1 .978 217.2 1.82 +1.2 1.025
1982 Minneapolis - MLB P 20 17 9 21 2 32 2 .938 100.2 2.68 +1.3 1.036
TOTAL P 53 50 24 50 3 77 3 .961 318.1 2.09 +2.5 1.030
PLAYER HISTORY
06/24/1973 Drafted in the 1973 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 12, 36th overall pick) by the Kansas City Jacks, out of high school (All City Leadership Academy; Brooklyn, NY).
01/01/1974 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 3 (5); Movement: 5 (6); Control: 3 (11).
04/08/1974 Named the #57 prospect in the BSBL
07/08/1974 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Grand Island Coppers with 7 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
01/01/1975 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 3 (5); Movement: 5 (6); Control: 3 (11).
04/07/1975 Named the #60 prospect in the BSBL
05/01/1975 Wins the BSBLA PA Pitcher of the Month Award.
01/01/1976 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 3 (11).
03/29/1976 Named the #51 prospect in the BSBL
05/09/1976 Injured (sore ankle), day-to-day for 1 day.
01/01/1977 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 3 (11).
01/31/1977 Was traded by the Kansas City Jacks to the Minneapolis Millers, along with 2B Tony Carrillo, in exchange for 1B Barry Mack, CF Pat Willis.
04/04/1977 Named the #76 prospect in the BSBL
01/01/1978 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 4 (11).
04/03/1978 Named the #77 prospect in the BSBL
06/01/1978 Injured (hamstring soreness), out for 2 days.
08/29/1978 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Butler Penguins with 9 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
01/01/1979 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 4 (11).
02/10/1979 Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the Minneapolis Millers organization.
04/02/1979 Named the #99 prospect in the BSBL
05/20/1979 Pitches a 1-hit shutout against the Butler Penguins with 6 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
05/25/1979 Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Grand Island Coppers with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
09/06/1979 Injured (calf soreness), day-to-day for 3 days.
01/01/1980 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 4 (11).
04/07/1980 Named the #97 prospect in the BSBL
01/01/1981 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 7 (7); Control: 5 (11).
04/06/1981 Named the #63 prospect in the BSBL
11/25/1981 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $300,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/1982 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 7 (7); Control: 8 (11).
08/20/1982 Pitches a 6-hit shutout against the Tulsa Redmen with 4 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed!
11/24/1982 Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $300,000 through automatic renewal.
01/01/1983 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 7 (7); Control: 8 (9).
01/01/1984 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 7 (7).
06/04/1984 Released by the Minneapolis organization.
01/01/1985 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 5 (5); Movement: 6 (6); Control: 7 (7).
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year W Rank
1981 16 8
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