Lenn Sakata
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1987)
Lenn Sakata was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1987 for 4 teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 11 seasons. In 565 career games, he hit .230 with 296 hits, 25 home runs, and 109 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-07-21
- Last Game
- 1987-06-28
Full name: Lenn Haruki Sakata
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 565 | 1,289 | 163 | 296 | 46 | 4 | 25 | 109 | 30 | 97 | 158 | .230 | .286 | .330 | .616 | -2,956 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career SLG .330 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OPS .616 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ML4 | AL | 53 | 154 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 22 | .162 | .264 (-39%) | .329 (-37%) | .401 (-47%) | .730 (-42%) | -1036.4 |
| 1978 | ML4 | AL | 30 | 78 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 | .192 | .257 (-25%) | .323 (-17%) | .378 (-36%) | .702 (-27%) | -319.1 |
| 1979 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 43 | 83 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 10 | .193 | .264 (-27%) | .326 (-25%) | .387 (-19%) | .714 (-22%) | -315.5 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 61 | 150 | 19 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 18 | .227 | .255 (-11%) | .320 (-12%) | .368 (-4%) | .688 (-8%) | -188.6 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 136 | 343 | 40 | 89 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 7 | 30 | 39 | .259 | .261 (-1%) | .324 (avg) | .388 (-5%) | .712 (-3%) | -138.5 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 66 | 134 | 23 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 17 | .254 | .260 (-3%) | .324 (+4%) | .389 (-4%) | .714 (avg) | 29.7 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 81 | 157 | 23 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 15 | .191 | .259 (-26%) | .322 (-32%) | .384 (-34%) | .707 (-33%) | -804.6 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 55 | 97 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 | .227 | .257 (-12%) | .323 (-14%) | .390 (-10%) | .714 (-12%) | -183.1 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 17 | 34 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .353 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 19 | 45 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 565 | 1,289 | 163 | 296 | 46 | 4 | 25 | 109 | 30 | 97 | 158 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -2,956 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (564 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 291 | 616 | 85 | 148 | 13 | 58 | .240 |
| Away | 273 | 673 | 78 | 148 | 12 | 51 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-28 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-27 | NYY | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-19 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-18 | NYY | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-14 | NYY | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-10 | NYY | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-08 | NYY | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-04 | NYY | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-29 | NYY | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-19 | NYY | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 431 | 259 | 601 | 908 | 28 | 216 |
| 3B | 12 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 102 | 82 | 128 | 261 | 16 | 50 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ML4 | 2B | 53 | 50 | 102 | 159 | 4 | 43 |
| 1978 | ML4 | 2B | 29 | 24 | 50 | 66 | 3 | 12 |
| 1979 | ML4 | 2B | 4 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| 1980 | BAL | 2B | 34 | 20 | 55 | 72 | 2 | 18 |
| 1980 | BAL | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | BAL | 2B | 20 | 9 | 30 | 42 | 1 | 10 |
| 1981 | BAL | SS | 42 | 32 | 52 | 106 | 6 | 23 |
| 1982 | BAL | 2B | 83 | 44 | 106 | 145 | 6 | 34 |
| 1982 | BAL | SS | 56 | 50 | 76 | 154 | 10 | 27 |
| 1983 | BAL | 2B | 60 | 36 | 84 | 117 | 2 | 36 |
| 1983 | BAL | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | BAL | 2B | 76 | 38 | 80 | 161 | 3 | 33 |
| 1984 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | BAL | 2B | 50 | 22 | 58 | 87 | 6 | 18 |
| 1986 | OAK | 2B | 16 | 10 | 21 | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 | NYA | 2B | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | NYA | 3B | 12 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 431 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 103 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | WA | 1973, 1974 |
| Treasure Valley Community College | Ontario | OR | 1972 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Lenn Sakata (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lenn Sakata
- What years did Lenn Sakata play?
- Lenn Sakata played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1987.
- Was Lenn Sakata a pitcher?
- No. Lenn Sakata was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lenn Sakata hit?
- Lenn Sakata hit 25 career home runs with 296 hits.
- What was Lenn Sakata's career batting average?
- Lenn Sakata batted .230 over his career, with 296 hits in 1,289 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lenn Sakata have?
- Lenn Sakata drove in 109 runs in his career.
- Is Lenn Sakata in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lenn Sakata has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.