Ben Sanders
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1892)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- Died
- 8/29/1930 in Memphis, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-06-06
- Last Game
- 1892-10-14
Full name: Alexander Bennett Sanders
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 70 | 168 | 157 | 144 | 14 | 2 | 1385.0 | 1,496 | 498 | 34 | 297 | 468 | 3.24 | 17499.4 |
Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 8.9% better than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 19 | 10 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 275.3 | 240 | 58 | 33 | 121 | 1.90 | 2.95 (+36%) | 5185.9 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 19 | 18 | 44 | 39 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 349.7 | 406 | 138 | 96 | 123 | 3.55 | 3.93 (+10%) | 4146.8 |
| 1890 | PHP | PL | 19 | 18 | 43 | 40 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 346.7 | 412 | 145 | 69 | 107 | 3.76 | 3.88 (+3%) | 3879.1 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 11 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 145.0 | 157 | 61 | 37 | 40 | 3.79 | 3.52 (-8%) | 1310.3 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 12 | 19 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 268.3 | 281 | 96 | 62 | 77 | 3.22 | 3.28 (+2%) | 2977.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 80 | 70 | 168 | 157 | 144 | 14 | 2 | 1,385.0 | 1,496 | 498 | 297 | 468 | 3.24 | — | 17,499 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 948 | 132 | 257 | 43 | 16 | 5 | 113 | 27 | 47 | 62 | .271 | .310 | .366 | .676 | 160 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +7.2% above league average.
Career OPS .676 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 57 | 236 | 26 | 58 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 12 | .246 | .238 (+3%) | .290 (-5%) | .319 (+1%) | .610 (-2%) | -102.9 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 44 | 169 | 21 | 47 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | .278 | .263 (+5%) | .334 (-8%) | .357 (-2%) | .691 (-5%) | -179.5 |
| 1890 | PHP | PL | 52 | 189 | 31 | 59 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 10 | 10 | .312 | .260 (+20%) | .336 (+3%) | .351 (+16%) | .687 (+10%) | 226.1 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 40 | 156 | 24 | 39 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 12 | .250 | .254 (-2%) | .331 (-12%) | .343 (+5%) | .675 (-4%) | -153.4 |
| 1892 | LS3 | NL | 54 | 198 | 30 | 54 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 17 | .273 | .244 (+11%) | .316 (+4%) | .327 (+22%) | .644 (+13%) | 369.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 247 | 948 | 132 | 257 | 43 | 16 | 5 | 113 | 27 | 47 | 62 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 160 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 0 | 147 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 69 | 0 | 92 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
| P | 168 | 0 | 74 | 310 | 35 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | PHI | OF | 25 | 0 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | PHI | P | 31 | 0 | 17 | 74 | 7 | 1 |
| 1889 | PHI | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | PHI | P | 44 | 0 | 22 | 58 | 11 | 1 |
| 1890 | PHP | OF | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1890 | PHP | P | 43 | 0 | 17 | 93 | 9 | 5 |
| 1891 | PH4 | OF | 22 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1891 | PH4 | P | 19 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
| 1892 | LS3 | 1B | 15 | 0 | 147 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 1892 | LS3 | OF | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | LS3 | P | 31 | 0 | 12 | 54 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |
| First Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 36 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Salem | VA | 1883, 1884, 1885 |
Most Similar Players
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Sanders
- What years did Ben Sanders play?
- Ben Sanders played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1892.
- Was Ben Sanders a pitcher?
- Yes. Ben Sanders pitched in the major leagues, recording 80 wins and 468 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ben Sanders hit?
- Ben Sanders hit 5 career home runs with 257 hits.