Sandy Amoros
Born: 1/30/1930 in Matanzas, Matanzas, Cuba
Died: 6/27/1992 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-08-22 | Final Game: 1960-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Edmundo Amoros
Biography
Sandy Amoros was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1952 and 1960. Born in 1930, Amoros played a total of 517 games throughout his career, where he showcased his versatility and skill on the field. He accumulated 334 hits, with 43 of those being home runs, contributing 180 RBIs to his teams. Amoros finished his career with a batting average of .255 and was also known for his speed on the bases, recording 18 stolen bases.
Amoros is perhaps best remembered for his pivotal role in the 1955 World Series, where he helped the Brooklyn Dodgers secure their first championship. His defensive prowess in left field and ability to deliver in clutch moments made him a valuable asset during the Dodgers' successful run in the mid-1950s. Playing during an era that bridged the tail end of the deadball era and the excitement of post-war baseball, Amoros' contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, particularly in the hearts of Dodgers fans.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 1311 | 215 | 334 | 55 | 23 | 43 | 180 | 18 | 211 | 189 | 0.255 | 0.361 | 0.430 | 0.791 | 2936.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BRO | NL | 20 | 44 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | BRO | NL | 79 | 263 | 44 | 72 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 34 | 1 | 31 | 24 | 0.274 | 755.4 |
| 1955 | BRO | NL | 119 | 388 | 59 | 96 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 51 | 10 | 55 | 45 | 0.247 | 292.7 |
| 1956 | BRO | NL | 114 | 292 | 53 | 76 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 58 | 3 | 59 | 51 | 0.260 | 1467.2 |
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 106 | 238 | 40 | 66 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 46 | 42 | 0.277 | 799.6 |
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 65 | 67 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 0.149 | -378.3 |
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.143 | -378.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0.161 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | WS | BRO | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0.053 |
| 1955 | WS | BRO | 5 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0.333 |
| 1952 | WS | BRO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 354 | 316 | 635 | 22 | 16 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BRO | OF | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | BRO | OF | 70 | 68 | 149 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | BRO | OF | 109 | 100 | 201 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| 1956 | BRO | OF | 86 | 82 | 123 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1957 | BRO | OF | 66 | 57 | 122 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | DET | OF | 10 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | LAN | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 321 |
| Center Field | 32 |
| Right Field | 28 |