Lamar Sparks Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Lamar Sparks
Born 09/26/1998 in Beaumont, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Seven Lakes
Drafted in the 5th round (158th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2017 (signed for $304,800).

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An athletic outfielder with plus speed, Sparks needs to add strength and simplify his swing as he matures.

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Despite his flying under the radar for most of his amateur career, the Orioles are intrigued by the upside of the athletic Sparks, whom they signed to a $304,800 signing bonus as their fifth-round selection in 2017. A childhood friend of the Orioles' unsigned fourth-round pick, Texas prep righthander Jack Conlon, Sparks was also a pitcher in high school, but the team has worked him in the outfield as a professional. With a wiry, athletic frame and broad shoulders that suggest room for physical maturation, Sparks' righthanded swing can be a bit complicated, but at times he showed a plan at the plate and some pop in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League. He already possesses the athleticism and range to play center field, with his arm and speed both projecting as plus tools. As currently constituted, Sparks provides more value with his glove than bat, but the Orioles feel he can develop into an all-around up-the-middle talent. Sparks is likely to get more work in extended spring training in 2018 before another rookie ball assignment.

CF Lamar Sparks assigned to Milwaukee Brewers.
Biloxi Shuckers activated CF Lamar Sparks from the 7-day injured list.
Biloxi Shuckers placed CF Lamar Sparks on the 7-day injured list retroactive to June 16, 2023.
Biloxi Shuckers activated CF Lamar Sparks from the 7-day injured list.
Biloxi Shuckers placed CF Lamar Sparks on the 7-day injured list.
CF Lamar Sparks assigned to Biloxi Shuckers from Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
CF Lamar Sparks assigned to Milwaukee Brewers.
CF Lamar Sparks roster status changed by Milwaukee Brewers.
CF Lamar Sparks assigned to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers activated CF Lamar Sparks.
Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent CF Lamar Sparks to a minor league contract.