Jared Sandberg
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2003)
Jared Sandberg was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003 for the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 3 seasons. In 196 career games, he hit .221 with 139 hits, 25 home runs, and 92 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-08-07
- Last Game
- 2003-09-26
Full name: Jared Lawrence Sandberg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 630 | 83 | 139 | 38 | 2 | 25 | 92 | 4 | 65 | 236 | .221 | .297 | .406 | .703 | -735 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 39 | 136 | 13 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 45 | .206 | .263 (-22%) | .332 (-20%) | .426 (-35%) | .758 (-28%) | -629.2 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 102 | 358 | 55 | 82 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 54 | 3 | 39 | 139 | .229 | .261 (-12%) | .331 (-8%) | .416 (+7%) | .747 (avg) | -46.5 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 55 | 136 | 15 | 29 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 52 | .213 | .264 (-19%) | .332 (-8%) | .422 (+3%) | .754 (-2%) | -59.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 196 | 630 | 83 | 139 | 38 | 2 | 25 | 92 | 4 | 65 | 236 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -735 | ||
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 (196 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 98 | 325 | 42 | 70 | 11 | 47 | .215 |
| Away | 98 | 305 | 41 | 69 | 14 | 45 | .226 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-26 | TBR | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-09-25 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003-09-18 | TBR | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-16 | TBR | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-13 | TBR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-13 | TBR | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-10 | TBR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-09-05 | TBR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-08-30 | TBR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-08-26 | TBR | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 185 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Jared Sandberg: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 7, 2001 and the final game on September 26, 2003, Jared Sandberg built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, from 2001 through 2003. The bio lists Sandberg as a third baseman who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. The birth record reads March 2, 1978, in Olympia, WA, USA. Jared Sandberg was the playing name; the full given name is Jared Lawrence.
Sandberg's career batting table shows 196 games, 630 at bats and 139 hits, a .221 average, adding 25 home runs and 92 RBI. The on-base percentage is .297 and the slugging percentage .406, for an OPS of .703. Over the seasons Sandberg played, league hitters batted .263; the .221 career figure is 16.2% below that. 2002 was Sandberg's biggest home run year, with 18. The hits column peaks at 82, in 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .229 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jared Sandberg
- What years did Jared Sandberg play?
- Jared Sandberg played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2003.
- Was Jared Sandberg a pitcher?
- No. Jared Sandberg was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jared Sandberg hit?
- Jared Sandberg hit 25 career home runs with 139 hits.
- What teams did Jared Sandberg play for?
- Jared Sandberg played for one team, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001–2003).
- What were Jared Sandberg's career stats?
- In 196 games, Jared Sandberg had 139 hits, 25 home runs, 92 RBI, 83 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Jared Sandberg play?
- Jared Sandberg played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jared Sandberg and how much did he weigh?
- Jared Sandberg was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jared Sandberg hit each season?
- Jared Sandberg's home runs by season: 1 in 2001, 18 in 2002, and 6 in 2003. His most in one season was 18, in 2002.
- What was Jared Sandberg's career batting average?
- Jared Sandberg batted .221 over his career, with 139 hits in 630 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jared Sandberg have?
- Jared Sandberg drove in 92 runs in his career.
- Is Jared Sandberg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jared Sandberg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.