chattanooga MOCS

Hall of Fame: Tommy Sparks Represents UTC's Baseball Past

Tommy Sparks is widely considered one of the best baseball players to ever suit up for the Mocs.  He won UTC’s opening game at Engle Stadium all four years of his collegiate career and guided Chattanooga to the NCAA Tournament as a senior in 1971. 

Sparks put up some gaudy numbers during his final year, posting a 9-0 record in 15 appearances as a left-handed pitcher.  He added to those school records by topping UTC’s single season charts for strikeouts (102), innings pitched (97), complete games (6), shutouts (4) and ERA (1.81)

Sparks also holds school records with 19 career wins, 247 career strikeouts, 14 complete games and 47 appearances.