Joe Sparks
Joseph Everett Sparks
Born: March 15, 1938
McComas, WV US
Coaching Career: 1970-1994
Joe Sparks compiled a record of 1350 wins and 1245 losses in his managing career with the Duluth-Superior Dukes, Appleton Foxes, Knoxville Sox, Iowa Oaks, Toledo Mud Hens, Omaha Royals, Indianapolis Indians and Chandler Diamondbacks. He began managing during the 1970 season and last managed during the 1994 campaign.
![]() Duluth-Superior Dukes |
![]() Appleton Foxes |
![]() Iowa Oaks |
![]() Toledo Mud Hens |
![]() Iowa Oaks |
![]() Omaha Royals |
![]() Indianapolis Indians |
![]() Chandler Diamondbacks |
Coaching Record:
Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1970 | NL | Short Season A | Duluth-Superior Dukes | 69 | 48 | 21 | .696 | |
1971 | MWL | A | Appleton Foxes | 123 | 79 | 44 | .642 | |
1972 | SL | AA | Knoxville Sox | 140 | 76 | 64 | .543 | |
1973 | AA | AAA | Iowa Oaks | 136 | 83 | 53 | .610 | |
1974 | AA | AAA | Iowa Oaks | 136 | 74 | 62 | .544 | |
1975 | AA | AAA | Iowa Oaks | 135 | 56 | 79 | .415 | |
1976 | IL | AAA | Toledo Mud Hens | 140 | 55 | 85 | .393 | |
1977 | AA | AAA | Iowa Oaks | 136 | 61 | 75 | .449 | |
1978 | AA | AAA | Iowa Oaks | 136 | 66 | 70 | .485 | |
1979 | AA | AAA | Iowa Oaks | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
1980 | AA | AAA | Omaha Royals | 136 | 66 | 70 | .485 | |
1981 | AA | AAA | Omaha Royals | 136 | 79 | 57 | .581 | |
1982 | AA | AAA | Omaha Royals | 137 | 71 | 66 | .518 | |
1983 | AA | AAA | Omaha Royals | 134 | 62 | 72 | .463 | |
1986 | AA | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | 142 | 80 | 62 | .563 | |
1987 | AA | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | 138 | 74 | 64 | .536 | |
1988 | AA | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | 142 | 89 | 53 | .627 | |
1991 | IL | AAA | Toledo Mud Hens | 144 | 74 | 70 | .514 | |
1992 | IL | AAA | Toledo Mud Hens | 144 | 64 | 80 | .444 | |
1993 | IL | AAA | Toledo Mud Hens | 142 | 65 | 77 | .458 | |
1993 | AZFL | Fall | Chandler Diamondbacks | 49 | 28 | 21 | .571 | |
1994 | IL | AAA | Toledo Mud Hens | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
Totals | 2595 | 1350 | 1245 | .520 |
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