Sandy Nava
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1886)
Sandy Nava was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1886 for the Providence Grays and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 5 seasons. In 101 career games, he hit .177 with 61 hits and 33 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 155 lb
- Died
- 6/15/1906 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-05
- Last Game
- 1886-06-29
Full name: Vincent P. Nava
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 345 | 45 | 61 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 65 | .177 | .213 | .209 | .422 | -1,281 |
Career AVG .177 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
Career SLG .209 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OPS .422 vs. league average .618 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PRO | NL | 28 | 97 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .206 | .248 (-17%) | .275 (-22%) | .329 (-31%) | .605 (-27%) | -343.3 |
| 1883 | PRO | NL | 29 | 100 | 18 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .240 | .257 (-7%) | .285 (-8%) | .345 (-7%) | .631 (-8%) | -114.9 |
| 1884 | PRO | NL | 34 | 116 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35 | .095 | .243 (-61%) | .278 (-38%) | .327 (-71%) | .606 (-56%) | -823.0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 8 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | AA | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 101 | 345 | 45 | 61 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 16 | 65 | .177 | — | — | — | — | -1,281 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 90 | 0 | 413 | 120 | 89 | 11 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | PRO | C | 27 | 0 | 112 | 31 | 22 | 6 |
| 1882 | PRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | PRO | C | 27 | 0 | 98 | 41 | 32 | 4 |
| 1883 | PRO | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | PRO | 2B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1884 | PRO | C | 27 | 0 | 172 | 40 | 27 | 1 |
| 1884 | PRO | SS | 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1885 | BL2 | C | 8 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1886 | BL2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 90 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Sandy Nava: the record in brief
Sandy Nava played a first major league game on May 5, 1882 and a last one on June 29, 1886. Club by club, the record runs the Providence Grays (1882 through 1884) and the Baltimore Orioles (1885 through 1886). Nava played primarily as a catcher. The bio adds a birth date on April 12, 1850, in San Francisco, CA, USA and a listed size of 5'6" and 155 pounds. The bio records the death on June 15, 1906, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Sandy Nava was the playing name; the full given name is Vincent P.
In 101 games and 345 at bats, Nava batted .177 with 61 hits; the totals also include 33 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .213 and .209 give Nava a career OPS of .422. Measured against the leagues Nava played in, the .177 career average compares with a .247 league average over the same seasons, 28.4% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 24, in 1883. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1883, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Nava
- What years did Sandy Nava play?
- Sandy Nava played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1886.
- Was Sandy Nava a pitcher?
- No. Sandy Nava was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Sandy Nava hit?
- Sandy Nava hit 0 career home runs with 61 hits.
- What was Sandy Nava's career batting average?
- Sandy Nava batted .177 over his career, with 61 hits in 345 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sandy Nava have?
- Sandy Nava drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Sandy Nava in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Sandy Nava has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.