Chris Sparks

Height:
6-2
Weight:
180
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Year:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Crooksville, Ohio
High School:
Crooksville
Position:
RHP
Major:
Finance

2016 (Freshman) | Game-By-Game Stats: Started two games and pitched in six more out of the bullpen... Finished with a 1-0 record with 10 strikeouts and a 7.27 ERA in 17.1 innings... Did not allow an earned run in 6.1 innings against Horizon League opponents... Earned the win at Bowling Green in his first career start when he allowed four runs in five innings (5/11)... Also started against Kent State in a no-decision (5/17)... Pitched two scoreless innings against Milwaukee in his YSU debut (3/26)... Did not allow an earned run in his first 4.1 innings... Pitched two shutout innings at UWM (5/7).

High School: Earned four letters at Crooksville High School… Finished his career with 25 wins, a 1.65 ERA and 371 strikeouts while walking just 46 batters… Set career records for victories and strikeouts… Named Honorable Mention All-Ohio as a junior when he went 7-3 with 100 strikeouts in 72.1 innings… Earned All-Muskingum Valley League and all-district honors three times… Was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Perfect Game 17u WWBA in Atlanta for a 15-strikeout effort.

Personal: Parents are Chris and Kellie... Has a brother (Caden)... Major is finance.