Sandy Alomar
Born: 6/18/1966 in Salinas, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1988-09-30 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Santos Alomar
Biography
Sandy Alomar was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1988 to 2007. Born in 1966, he established himself as a reliable position player known for his offensive contributions and defensive prowess behind the plate. Over the course of 1,377 games, Alomar compiled 1,236 hits, 112 home runs, and 588 runs batted in, achieving a respectable career batting average of .273. His ability to contribute in critical situations was underscored by his 25 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and base-running skills.
Alomar was a six-time All-Star, a testament to his consistent performance and popularity among fans and peers alike. He played during a competitive era in baseball, navigating through the late 1980s and 1990s, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of the game. His career not only reflected individual achievement but also contributed to the success of the teams he played for. Sandy Alomar remains a respected figure in baseball history, known for his contributions on the field and his impact on the game during a transformative period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1377 | 4530 | 520 | 1236 | 249 | 10 | 112 | 588 | 25 | 212 | 499 | 0.273 | 0.309 | 0.406 | 0.716 | -4281.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 7 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | 132 | 445 | 60 | 129 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 66 | 4 | 25 | 46 | 0.290 | 292.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 51 | 184 | 10 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.217 | -789.3 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 89 | 299 | 22 | 75 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 13 | 32 | 0.251 | -630.7 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 64 | 215 | 24 | 58 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 11 | 28 | 0.270 | -146.5 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 80 | 292 | 44 | 84 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 43 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 0.288 | 521.2 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 66 | 203 | 32 | 61 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 0.300 | 237.3 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 127 | 418 | 53 | 110 | 23 | 0 | 11 | 50 | 1 | 19 | 42 | 0.263 | -882.6 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 125 | 451 | 63 | 146 | 37 | 0 | 21 | 83 | 0 | 19 | 48 | 0.324 | 1592.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 117 | 409 | 45 | 96 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 18 | 45 | 0.235 | -1564.1 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 37 | 137 | 19 | 42 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0.307 | 165.8 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 97 | 356 | 44 | 103 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 16 | 41 | 0.289 | -548.3 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 70 | 220 | 17 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 0.245 | -698.4 |
| 2002 | CHW | AL | 51 | 167 | 21 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.287 | 107.8 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 38 | 116 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.267 | 107.8 |
| 2003 | CHW | AL | 75 | 194 | 22 | 52 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.268 | -377.2 |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 50 | 146 | 15 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0.240 | -536.9 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 46 | 128 | 11 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.273 | -340.7 |
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 19 | 46 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.217 | -201.7 |
| 2006 | LAD | NL | 27 | 62 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.323 | -201.7 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 8 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 173 | 17 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 7 | 26 | 0.214 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 5 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.143 |
| 1998 | ALCS | CLE | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.062 |
| 1998 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.231 |
| 1997 | ALCS | CLE | 6 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.125 |
| 1997 | ALDS1 | CLE | 5 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0.316 |
| 1997 | WS | CLE | 7 | 30 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0.367 |
| 1996 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 |
| 1995 | WS | CLE | 5 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
| 1995 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.182 |
| 1995 | ALCS | CLE | 5 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.267 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 1324 | 1203 | 7667 | 464 | 86 | 72 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | SDN | C | 6 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | CLE | C | 129 | 118 | 686 | 46 | 14 | 6 |
| 1991 | CLE | C | 46 | 45 | 280 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| 1992 | CLE | C | 88 | 84 | 477 | 39 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | CLE | C | 64 | 55 | 342 | 25 | 6 | 4 |
| 1994 | CLE | C | 78 | 78 | 453 | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | CLE | C | 61 | 54 | 364 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | CLE | C | 124 | 111 | 724 | 48 | 9 | 5 |
| 1996 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | C | 119 | 115 | 743 | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| 1998 | CLE | C | 111 | 106 | 712 | 42 | 6 | 7 |
| 1999 | CLE | C | 35 | 35 | 257 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000 | CLE | C | 95 | 93 | 661 | 42 | 8 | 6 |
| 2001 | CHA | C | 69 | 63 | 367 | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | CHA | C | 50 | 46 | 293 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | COL | C | 38 | 30 | 190 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | CHA | C | 75 | 57 | 371 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | CHA | C | 49 | 46 | 278 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | TEX | C | 46 | 34 | 231 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHA | C | 17 | 14 | 96 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | LAN | C | 18 | 11 | 80 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | NYN | C | 6 | 4 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1324 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | All-Star Game MVP | |
| 1997 | Player of the Week | Week of 1997-04-12 |
| 1990 | Gold Glove | C |
| 1990 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1990 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LAN | NL | $650,000 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | $550,000 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | $700,000 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | $700,000 |
| 2002 | CHA | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | $2,900,000 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $2,700,000 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $2,800,000 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | $2,725,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | $2,575,000 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | $2,550,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $2,200,000 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $525,000 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | $360,000 |
| 1990 | CLE | AL | $115,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $28,450,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 22.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1990 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 140.0 | 140 | 28 |