Gus Sandberg
Born: 2/23/1895 in Long Island City, NY, USA
Died: 2/3/1930 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1923-05-11 | Final Game: 1924-08-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 189 lbs
Full name: Gustave E. Sandberg
Biography
Gus Sandberg was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. Born in 1895, Sandberg's career spanned from 1923 to 1924, a period marked by the transition of baseball towards a more modern game following the deadball era. He appeared in a total of 31 games, where he recorded 12 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .174. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, his contributions came during a time when the sport was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive play.
Despite his limited playing time, Sandberg's presence in the majors reflected the competitive spirit of the era, where many players battled for roster spots in a rapidly changing league. His career, albeit short, is emblematic of the many players who worked tirelessly to make their mark in baseball's rich history. Sandberg's time in the majors stands as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance inherent in the pursuit of a professional baseball career during the early 20th century.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0 | 17.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.412 | 0.444 | 0.529 | 0.973 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 | 0.444 | 0.375 | 0.819 |
| 1926 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.444 | 0.444 | 0.667 | 1.111 |
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 | 0.174 | 0.208 | 0.188 | 0.397 | -434.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 24 | 52 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.173 | -434.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 29 | 0 | 67 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | CIN | C | 5 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CIN | C | 24 | 0 | 56 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 29 |