Gus Sandberg
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1923-1924)
Gus Sandberg was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1924 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 31 career games, he hit .174 with 12 hits and 4 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
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 189 lb
- Died
- 2/3/1930 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1923-05-11
- Last Game
- 1924-08-08
Full name: Gustave E. Sandberg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 69 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .174 | .208 | .188 | .397 | -408 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.
Career OBP .208 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.
Career SLG .188 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.
Career OPS .397 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 46.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 24 | 52 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .173 | .283 (-39%) | .345 (-41%) | .389 (-56%) | .734 (-49%) | -407.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 31 | 69 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -408 | ||
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 (31 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .130 |
| Away | 21 | 46 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-08-08 | CIN | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-30 | CIN | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-30 | CIN | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-29 | CIN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1924-07-27 | CIN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-07-27 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-07-08 | CIN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-05 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-03 | CIN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-07-02 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 29 |
Gus Sandberg: the record in brief
Gus Sandberg's major league career runs from a debut on May 11, 1923 to a final game on August 8, 1924. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cincinnati Reds, from 1923 through 1924. Sandberg played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on February 23, 1895, in Long Island City, NY, USA, Sandberg was listed at 6-foot-1 and 189 pounds. Sandberg's death is recorded on February 3, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Gustave E.
Sandberg's career batting table shows 31 games, 69 at bats and 12 hits, a .174 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .208 and the slugging percentage .188, for an OPS of .397. Measured against the leagues Sandberg played in, the .174 career average compares with a .283 league average over the same seasons, 38.6% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 9, in 1924. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .173 in 1924, did not top the league's .283.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gus Sandberg
- What years did Gus Sandberg play?
- Gus Sandberg played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1924.
- Was Gus Sandberg a pitcher?
- No. Gus Sandberg was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gus Sandberg hit?
- Gus Sandberg hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Gus Sandberg play for?
- Gus Sandberg played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1923–1924).
- What were Gus Sandberg's career stats?
- In 31 games, Gus Sandberg had 12 hits, 4 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .174 batting average.
- What position did Gus Sandberg play?
- Gus Sandberg played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gus Sandberg and how much did he weigh?
- Gus Sandberg was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 189 pounds.
- What was Gus Sandberg's career batting average?
- Gus Sandberg batted .174 over his career, with 12 hits in 69 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gus Sandberg have?
- Gus Sandberg drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Gus Sandberg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gus Sandberg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.