Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Matchup
It doesn't matter if you are trying to make your next big bet or parlay, tweak your fantasy team, rub something in your buddy's face,
or just want to understand the game better, it's always interesting to look at a matchup. Albert Belle and Steve Sparks have faced off against
each other 24 times throughout their careers. Against Steve Sparks, Albert Belle has maintained a Batting Average of 0.318, higher than his career batting average of 0.295. Steve Sparks's career opposing batting average is 0.28, lower than their face-off average, possibly underperforming against Albert Belle. Albert Belle's OPS against Steve Sparks is 0.970, higher than his career OPS of 0.933.
Steve Sparks has struck out Albert Belle 2 times in 22 at-bats. Against Steve Sparks, Albert Belle strikes out every 12.000 plate appearances. Albert Belle's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 6.94, striking out more often against Steve Sparks than average. Steve Sparks strikes out a batter every 8.863 plate appearances, striking out Albert Belle less often than his average.
Steve Sparks has struck out Albert Belle 2 times in 22 at-bats. Against Steve Sparks, Albert Belle strikes out every 12.000 plate appearances. Albert Belle's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 6.94, striking out more often against Steve Sparks than average. Steve Sparks strikes out a batter every 8.863 plate appearances, striking out Albert Belle less often than his average.
How Albert Belle put the ball into play against Steve Sparks
Balls and Strikes Thrown by Steve Sparks to Albert Belle
Matchup Details for Albert Belle and Steve Sparks
Stats that describe the matchup between Albert Belle and Steve Sparks including some career level stats for context.
Plate Appearances
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Plate Appearances
24
Albert Belle Career Plate Appearances
6673
Steve Sparks Career Batters Faced
5832
At Bats
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks At Bats
22
Albert Belle Career At Bats
5853
Steve Sparks Career At Bats Pitched
5168
Batting Average
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Batting Average
0.318
Albert Belle Career Batting Average
0.295
Steve Sparks Career Opposing Batting Average
0.28
Hits
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Hits
7
Albert Belle Career Hits
1726
Steve Sparks Career Hits Allowed
1451
Singles
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Singles
4
Albert Belle Career Singles
935
Doubles
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Doubles
1
Albert Belle Career Doubles
389
Triples
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Triples
0
Albert Belle Career Triples
21
Home Runs
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Home Runs
2
Albert Belle Career Home Runs
381
Steve Sparks Career Home Runs Allowed
154
Grand Slams
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Grand Slams
0
In the Park Home Runs
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks In the Park Home Runs
0
In the Park Grand Slams
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks In the Park Grand Slams
0
Extra Base Hits
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Extra Base Hits
3
Albert Belle Career Extra Base Hits
791
Home Runs Per at Bat
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Home Runs Per at Bat
0.091
Albert Belle Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.065
Steve Sparks Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.029798761609907
Home Runs Per Hit
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Home Runs Per Hit
0.286
Albert Belle Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.221
Steve Sparks Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.10613370089593
Home Runs Per Strikeout
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Home Runs Per Strikeout
1.000
Albert Belle Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.39646201873049
Steve Sparks Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.23404255319149
Total Bases
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Total Bases
14
Albert Belle Total Bases
3300
Times on Base
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Times on Base
8
Albert Belle Career Times on Base
2464
On Base Pct
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks On Base Pct
0.333
Albert Belle Career On Base Percentage
0.369
Slugging Pct
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Slugging Pct
0.636
Albert Belle Career Slugging Percentage
0.564
On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.970
Albert Belle Career OPS
0.933
Isolated Power
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Isolated Power
0.318
Albert Belle Career Isolated Power
0.269
Gross Production Average
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Gross Production Average
0.309
Albert Belle Career Gross Production Average
0.307
Batting Average on Balls in Play
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.263
Albert Belle Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.293
Steve Sparks Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.29410430839002
Runs Batted In (RBI)
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Runs Batted In (RBI)
4
Albert Belle Career RBIs
1239
Runs Created
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Runs Created
4.777
Albert Belle Career Runs Created
1152.55
Hit By Pitch
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Hit By Pitch
0
Albert Belle Career Hit By Pitch
55
Steve Sparks Career Batters Hit By Pitch
52
Outs
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Outs
12
Walks
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Walks
1
Albert Belle Career Walks
683
Steve Sparks Career Walks Allowed
520
Intentional Walks
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Intentional Walks
0
Albert Belle Career Intentional Walks
91
Steve Sparks Career Intentional Walks Allowed
11
Strikeouts
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Strikeouts
2
Albert Belle Career Strikeouts
961
Steve Sparks Career Strikeouts Thrown
658
Plate Appearance Per Strikout
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Plate Appearance Per Strikout
12.000
Albert Belle Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
6.94
Steve Sparks Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
8.8632218844985
Walks Per Strikeout
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Walks Per Strikeout
0.500
Albert Belle Career Walks Per Strikeout
0.71
Steve Sparks Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.80699088145897
Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.333
Albert Belle Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.37464408811629
Steve Sparks Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.33984910836763
Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0
Batter Reached due to Error
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Batter Reached due to Error
1
Batter Reached due to Interference
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Batter Reached due to Interference
0
Sacrifice Hits
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Sacrifice Hits
0
Albert Belle Career Sacrifice Hits
4
Steve Sparks Career Sacrifice Hits
27
Sacrifice Flies
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Sacrifice Flies
1
Albert Belle Career Sacrifice Flies
78
Steve Sparks Career Sacrifice Flies
54
Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
0
Albert Belle Career Ground into Double Play
193
Steve Sparks Career Double Plays Enabled
128
Ground into Triple Play
Albert Belle vs. Steve Sparks Ground into Triple Play
0